27/11/2025
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women around the world, yet so many still live with it in silence or misunderstanding. At its core, endometriosis happens when tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the womb starts to grow in places it should not be. This tissue can appear on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the bladder, or sometimes even in unexpected areas of the body.
Every month, during the menstrual cycle, this tissue responds to hormones the same way it would inside the womb. It thickens, breaks down, and bleeds. But here is the challenge—unlike the womb lining that leaves the body as menstrual blood, this tissue outside the womb has nowhere to go. The trapped blood and tissue can cause inflammation, scar tissue, adhesions, and painful cysts known as endometriomas.
This is why endometriosis is so much more than “just period pain.” For some women, it brings severe cramping, chronic pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, fatigue, and even difficulties with fertility. It can affect not only the body but also the mind, often leading to feelings of frustration, isolation, and emotional exhaustion.
Endometriosis is not the same for everyone. For some, the pain may come in waves only around menstruation, while for others it is a daily battle that impacts work, relationships, and quality of life. This wide range of symptoms is one reason why diagnosis is often delayed, sometimes by years.
The good news is that more conversations are happening around women’s health. By talking about endometriosis openly, we break the silence, help women recognize the symptoms sooner, and encourage them to seek medical advice without shame. Awareness means earlier diagnosis, better management, and the reassurance that no one has to walk this journey alone.
