Conditions · In plain English

Endometriosis

A condition where cells similar to the womb lining grow elsewhere, such as around the ovaries or elsewhere in the pelvis.

Why you might see this term

Symptoms can include painful periods, pain during sex and bowel or bladder symptoms. Some people first learn about it during fertility investigations.

What to keep in mind

A normal blood hormone panel does not rule it out. Fertility effects and treatment choices vary with the individual situation.

Sources & further reading

Prepared by ProFertility · Updated 23 October 2026.

Educational information based on the linked sources. This explanation is not an individual diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. A term appearing here does not mean the test is necessary or included in a particular kit.

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