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What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is often a painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that is normally inside the uterus, grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis usually involves the tissue line of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvis. In rare cases, endometrial-like tissue is present outside the pelvic organ. In endometriosis, the endometrial-like tissue acts as the endometrial tissue, it thickens and breaks down with each period, as well as bleeding. But since this tissue has no way to exit the body, it gets stuck. When endometriosis also involves the ovaries, cysts called endometriomas can form. The surrounding tissue is irritated, and fibrous tissue can form that can cause pelvic tissue and organ to stick together. Endometriosis can cause pain, especially during periods. There may also be fertility problems Symptoms of Endometriosis Endometriosis is characterized by pelvic pain in the beginning, which is often associated with menstruation. Alt...