Often: Causes female infertility
Endometrial tissue ( tissue that lines the inside of the uterus ) grows outside the uterus or involves the uterus ( adenomyosis ), in this case the uterus is enlarged, producing abnormall menstrual bleeding .
This tissue also attaches to other organs in the abdominal cavity and responds to your menstrual cycle hormones the same way the tissue inside your uterus responds causing an inflammation that forms scar tissue.
This tissue ( frequently as cysts containing altered blood : Called endometrioma ) may also interfere with ovulation.
It swells and thickens causing severe premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea ( Painful menstruation.) or even pain during (dyspareunia) or after sexual intercourse.
Cause of this disorder: Unknown
It is a progressive disease that tends to get worse over time
Based on the symptoms, diagnostic findings and the stage of the disease, your physician will determine the best treatment plan which may include surgery or medication or even a combination of both.