Oct 13, 2019 · Treatments for pain or infertility from endometriosis may include pain medicines, hormone treatments, or surgery. Learn more.

Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility. NICHD conducts and supports research to improve understanding of the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments of endometriosis.

Feb 11, 2020 · Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility.

Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, affecting more than 5.5 million women in North America alone. The two most common symptoms of endometriosis are pain and infertility. Some women have pain before and during their periods, as well as during or after sex. This pain can be so intense that it affects a woman’s quality of life, from her relationships, to …

Feb 11, 2020 · About Endometriosis Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. The word endometriosis comes from the word “endometrium”— endo means “inside,” and metrium means “uterus,” where a …

Mar 7, 2024 · Around 200 million people worldwide live with endometriosis, a common gynecological disease with symptoms that include pelvic pain, fatigue, and infertility. NICHD recently hosted a discussion about advances and new directions in endometriosis research, and the imperative of raising awareness and education about the disease.

Feb 11, 2020 · Endometriosis symptoms include pelvic pain, infertility, pain after sex, and heavy menstrual periods. Learn about other symptoms.

Jun 11, 2019 · 6 How can the diagnosis of endometriosis be improved? 7 8 How can we prevent endometriosis in women and/or young girls with a family history of the disease? What is the natural history of endometriosis (e.g. how, and how quickly, does it progress and spread)?

Mar 12, 2018 · Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium—the lining of the uterus—grows outside the uterus. The most common symptoms of endometriosis are pain and infertility. Health care providers don't know what causes endometriosis, but there are some effective treatments available. Understanding endometriosis—its causes, mechanisms, and …

Mar 13, 2025 · NIH has selected four finalists with innovative, non-invasive technologies that seek to improve diagnosis of endometriosis—a common and often debilitating gynecological disease.