Endometriosis is a condition that affects women during their childbearing years. It happens when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. It can implant and grow anywhere in the abdominal cavity – usually in the pelvic area and lower abdomen, but rarely also in other places such as the lungs or navel. This tissue sometimes grows in patches known as implants, in thicker nodules, or it can form cysts in the ovaries known as endometriomas.
The endometriosis irritates surrounding tissue and may cause web-like scar tissue called adhesions. However, what makes this
