There are some very distinct and undeniable similarities between pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and endometriosis. There has been some thought given to the possible connection between the two. Before we come to a conclusion, let's look...

The Endometriosis Association (EA) has collaborated with the National Institute of Health (NIH) on a study that suggests that women with endometriosis have a significant risk for suffering from other serious health conditions. The results of...

Painful Inflammation In endometriosis, similar tissue to that normally found inside the uterus grows in other pelvic locations. During the natural course of a woman's cycle, the lining of the uterus grows fast and is then shed during...

If you have endometriosis, it's probable that you went through many years of painful periods before a doctor finally diagnosed you as having endometriosis. You're not alone. According to the Endometriosis Association, endometriosis affects over 7...

Muscle Contractions Much of the discomfort suffered by those with endometriosis is caused by muscle contractions. These contractions reduce the flow of blood and oxygen to the area where pain is experienced and this, in turn, creates...

Some 20% of all U.S. women suffer from the painful condition known as endometriosis in which uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus on other internal body parts. The condition is severe in many women and is a...

Silent Suffering Despite its prevalence, affecting more than 70 million women worldwide, endometriosis remained a relatively silent affliction until recently. The disease gained exposure when two stars of "Dancing With The Stars" talked about their battle with...

Endometriosis is a cause of female infertility. The condition arises when endometrial tissue (the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus and adheres to other organs in the abdominal cavity, such as the fallopian...