Did you know? Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disorder that often causes debilitating lower abdominal pain and other symptoms. To grasp it fully, consider the endometrium—the mucosal lining inside the uterus. Influenced by estrogen, it thickens during the menstrual cycle to support potential pregnancy. Without fertilization, it's shed as menstrual blood.
In endometriosis, tissue similar to the endometrium grows abnormally outside the uterus in ectopic sites, forming endometriotic lesions.
1. Dysmenorrhea (severe period pain)
2. Chronic lower abdominal pain
3. Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
4. Bowel issues (constipation, diarrhea, rectal pain or bleeding)
5. Bloating
6. Urinary symptoms (burning, blood in urine)
7. Infertility
8. Persistent fatigue
To help more women recognize this underdiagnosed condition, a compelling awareness video was created by Elsa Muse and narrated by Julie Gayet.
