Endometriosis is derived from the word “endometrium,” which is the tissue that lines the uterus. Endometriosis is a medical condition characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Normally, the uterus lining, known as the endometrium, regenerates during each menstrual cycle in preparation for a potential pregnancy. However, with endometriosis, this tissue begins to grow in other areas of the body. It can develop around the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and even outside the…
