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Symptoms
Endometriosis is a progressive condition and symptoms often worsen with time, but the rate of progression varies from woman to woman and some women experience no symptoms at all. Symptoms sometimes appear at menarche (first menstruation) and sometimes later in life.
The most common symptom is pelvic pain, usually associated with the menstrual cycle. Often the pain is worst shortly before the menstrual period begins and eases up as it progresses. Endometriosis is also commonly associated with infertility. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of women with infertility have endometriosis. The tenderness and inflammation often associated with the condition can also cause pain during intercourse and painful urination or bowel movements during menstruation. Other gastrointestinal complaints are also common side effects.
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