If endometriosis goes undetected,how can it impact your overall body?

Endometriosis is a disease of the female reproductive system.

It is increasingly becoming prevalent affecting 10% (190 million) of the world's female population. This can affect women from puberty up until menopause.

What does "Endometriosis" mean?

Every month, a woman has her monthly periods and bleeds through the vagina.ln women with Endometriosis, this blood also flows backwards into the abdominal cavity causing severe pain.Over time, the old blood acts like glue, sticking the intestines and urinary bladder to the uterus.

Why does this occur?

There are a multitude of factors causing this condition. This includes genetic, environmental and lifestyle causes. Most of the times, it is idiopathic. This means there is no one cause which can be attributed to this.

How will I know if I have endometriosis?