endometriosis

hormone-sensitive

condition

Endometriosis is a hormone-sensitive condition in which the tissue that normally grows inside the uterus grows outside of it, most commonly in the nearby organs in the pelvis, causing pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. Symptoms are typically more severe around menses, although they can be present throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. Some symptoms of endometriosis include:

• Heavy menses
• Severe period cramping
• Pain with intercourse
• Pain with bowel movements around menses
• Gastrointestinal symptoms (constipation, diarrhea, or nausea)
• Infertility