Endometeriosis

• Endometriosis


  A medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, called endometrium, grows outside the uterus
• Endometriosis


  • The displaced tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, and other pelvic organs
  • Endometriosis can cause pain, inflammation, and the formation of adhesions, impacting the normal function of affected organs
• Endometriosis occurs in 38% of infertile women and in 71% to 87% of women with chronic pelvic pain
• About 30% to 40% of women with this condition are infertile, making it one of the top three causes of female infertility
• Common locations of endometrial tissue in endometriosis


  • Ovaries
  • Fallopian tubes
  • Outer surface of the uterus
  • Bowels
  • Rectovaginal septum
  • Pelvic side wall
• Endometriosis is often asymptomatic, but it can be a severe and debilitating condition
• Most common symptoms of endometriosis


  • Infertility
  • Pain
• Nursing role for endometriosis


  Offering a thorough explanation of the condition and explaining why tests are needed to diagnose endometriosis