Every month the endometrium swells with blood in preparation for fertilization and pregnancy. Patients suffering from endometriosis have the endometrium growing outside the uterus – in the external walls of the uterus, in the ovaries, in the abdominal cavity or any part of the body. Endometriosis, Dr Omanwa says, is believed to start when some blood from menstruation flows backwards through the fallopian tube and into the abdominal cavity. ALSO READ: I attempted suicide thrice, lost four jobs because of endometriosis: Linda NyaderoEndometriosis may cause infertility in two ways: by blocking or distorting the fallopian tubes, and second, by creating inflammation that can adversely affect the function of the ovary, egg, fallopian tubes or uterus. According to CDC, endometriosis affects 1 out of every 10 women worldwide.

Source: Standard Digital February 28, 2019 06:11 UTC