Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition affecting women in which cells similar to those that form the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow outside of the uterus. Common locations for the abnormal growth of endometrial cells include the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, intestines, and the lining of the pelvic cavity. Unlike the normal endometrial cells lining the uterus that are shed each