How do I know if I have endometriosis? How do I know if I suffer from endometriosis?

You can suspect having endometriosis if you experience pain in your lower tummy or back (pelvic pain) which is usually worse during your period.

Generally, Endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms can vary widely and may be similar to those of other conditions.

Endometriosis is sometimes mistaken for other conditions that can cause pelvic pain, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ovarian cysts or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

However, Endometriosis can cause a range of symptoms such as pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during or after sex, infertility, fatigue, heavy bleeding, and digestive or urinary problems.

Laparoscopy is currently the most reliable way to diagnose endometriosis. Here, a thin lighted tube called a laparoscope is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen.

Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful disorder where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, usually in the pelvic region.

Endometriosis causes a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result in the formation of scar tissue (adhesions, fibrosis) within the pelvis and other parts of the body.