Endometriosis

Endometriosis

“Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to
the lining inside the uterus (called “the endometrium”),
is found outside the uterus, where it induces…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Endometriosis Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Endo
  • Endometriosis

Definition

What is endometriosis?

DotS the definition of endometriosis may vary. In What Is Endometriosis? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) definition is:

“Endometriosis is a condition where tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, grows in other parts of your body. The tissue that grows outside your uterus bleeds around the time you have your period”.2

In Symptoms the World Endometriosis Society’s definition is:

“Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (called “the endometrium”), is found outside the uterus, where it induces a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result in scar tissue.

It is primarily found on the pelvic peritoneum, on the ovaries, in the recto-vaginal septum, on the bladder, and bowel.

It is primarily found on the pelvic peritoneum, on the ovaries, in the recto-vaginal septum, on the bladder, and bowel”.3

Cause

What causes endometriosis?

In Endometriosis: Causes the World Health Organization (WHO) explain:

“The causes of endometriosis are unknown.

Emerging research suggests that endometriosis is associated with immune system dysregulation. People with endometriosis have higher rates of other immune-mediated conditions, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease, and a family history of endometriosis”.4

Common or Not

How common is endometriosis?

In Endometriosis: Key Facts, dated 15 October 2025, the WHO include:

  • “Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% (190 million) of reproductive age women worldwide”.5

In What Is Endometriosis? endomarch.org note:

“Endometriosis is one of the most potentially excruciating and destructive chronic inflammatory diseases, affecting 1 in 5 assigned female at birth globally”.6

Diagnosis

How is endometriosis diagnosed?

In Endometriosis Treatment and Support: How Can Endometriosis Be Diagnosed? the (United States) Endometriosis Foundation elaborate on:

“There are a number of diagnostic tools that physicians use that may raise suspicion of endometriosis, but the only definitive method of diagnosis is through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and biopsy of affected tissue. If you suspect you have endometriosis, ask your physician about these different diagnostic tools. Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion if you feel that you need more information about endometriosis diagnosis”.7

Symptoms

What are common symptoms of endometriosis?

In Symptoms and Causes of Endometriosis? – When To See Your Doctor About Endometriosis Symptoms the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“The main symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain. It’s often linked with menstrual periods. Although many people have cramping during their periods, those with endometriosis often describe menstrual pain that’s far worse than usual. The pain also may become worse over time.

Common symptoms of endometriosis include:

  • Painful periods…
  • Pain with sex…
  • Pain with bowel movements or urination…
  • Excessive bleeding…
  • Infertility…
  • Other symptoms”.8

Management

What may endometriosis management include?

On page one in Induced Menopause In Women With Endometriosis: Endometriosis and Menopausal Symptoms the (British) Women’s Health Concern (WHC) elaborate on:

“Women with endometriosis may be treated with lifestyle changes, medications or surgery to help control the symptoms and severity of the disease”.9

In About Endometriosis: Symptoms of Endometriosis the Endometriosis.org elaborate on:

“For many women, management of this disease may be a long-term process. Therefore, it is important to educate yourself, take the time to find a good doctor, and consider joining a local support group”.10

Induced Menopause

Can some endometriosis treatments result in induced menopause?

 The WHC also note:

“Some of the medical treatments offered can cause women to feel like they are going through the menopause. Some women choose to have surgery involving removing both ovaries. In both of these situations, women can experience a sudden onset of menopause symptoms which can range in severity. There is evidence to suggest that providing women with information about what to expect can help their mental and physical wellbeing (NICE Quality Standards)”.11

Menopause

Is menopause a ‘cure’ for endometriosis?

In Endometriosis: Does Endometriosis Go Away After Menopause? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov explain:

“For some women, the painful symptoms of endometriosis improve after menopause. As the body stops making the hormone estrogen, the growths shrink slowly. However, some women who take menopausal hormone therapy may still have symptoms of endometriosis.

If you are having symptoms of endometriosis after menopause, talk to your doctor about treatment options”.12

In Menopause: Endometriosis At Different Life Stages – Endometriosis and Menopause the JH explain:

“Endometriosis symptoms often improve after menopause due to the drop in oestrogen hormone levels.

But menopause is not a ‘cure’ for endometriosis. Some women continue to have symptoms after natural or medically induced menopause”.13

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have endometriosis?

If you think you have endometriosis it is important to seek help. The JH note:

“Pain is a common symptom of endometriosis. But it’s not normal to have severe period pain.

If you think you have endometriosis, see your doctor as soon as possible”.14

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New or Updated

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  2. Australian Living Evidence Guideline: Endometriosis [10 May 2025]
  3. Basic Female Anatomy & Endometriosis [Video]
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  5. Can You Bleed From Your Endometriosis Even After A Hysterectomy?
  6. Classification of Endometriosis
  7. Could You Have Endometriosis? Endometriosis Symptom Checklist
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  8. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Postmenopausal Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain | #EMASwebinar
  9. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  10. Endo Untangled Ep 18: Is the Pill Just a Band-Aid? With Women’s Health GP Dr Jessica Floreani
  11. EndoFound’s LGBTQIA Resource Hub for Endo Patients
  12. Endoactive.org.au [EndoActive, Australia and New Zealand]

  13. Endofound.org [Endometriosis Foundation of America]
  14. Endomarch.org [Endometriosis Worldwide March]
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  23. Endometriosis A – Z
  24. Endometriosis After Menopause: What To Know
  25. Endometriosis As A Systemic Disease, With Hugh Taylor, MD
  26. Endometriosis Awareness Month [March]
  27. Endometriosis FAQs [+ Video: What Happens If My Endometriosis Is Left Untreated? Ask Mayo Clinic [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  28. Endometriosis Glossary
  29. Endometriosis Has No Boundaries
  30. Endometriosis Policy and Delivery Systems: A Comprehensive Global Scoping Review
  31. Endometriosis Symptoms
  32. Endometriosis Treatment and Support
  33. Endometriosis [+ Videos]
  34. Endometriosis [Multiply Languages]
  35. Endometriosis and Menopausal Health: An EMAS Clinical Guide
  36. Endometriosis and Couples [+ Video]
  37. Endometriosis and Endometrial Cancer
  38. Endometriosis and the Menopause
  39. Endometriosis, Dismissal and the Fight To Be Heard
  40. Endometriosis, Surgical Menopause and Getting the Right Hormone Treatments Laura Daly
  41. Endometriosis-uk.org [Endometriosis UK] [United Kingdom]
  42. Endometriosis-uk.org [Endometriosis UK] [United Kingdom]: Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme
  43. Endometriosis-uk.org [Endometriosis UK] [United Kingdom]: Past Webinars – Endometriosis Explained
  44. Endometriosis-uk.org [Endometriosis UK] [United Kingdom]: Past Webinars – Endometriosis, Bloating & Back Pain
  45. Endometriosis-uk.org [Endometriosis UK] [United Kingdom]: Past Webinars – Implementing Pain Self-Management Strategies and Managing Work With Endometriosis
  46. Endometriosis.ca [World Endometriosis Society]
  47. Endometriosis.org
  48. Endometriosis: A Review
  49. Endometriosis: Diagnosing the Debilitating Condition [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  50. Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Management NICE Guideline [NG73] Published: 06 September 201. Last Updated: 11 November 2024 [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence]
  51. Endometriosisassn.org [Endometriosis Association]
  52. Endometriosisaustralia.org [Endometriosis Australia]
  53. Endotv.com [EndoTV Health Network, The Endometriosis Foundation of America, United States]: Non-Surgical Endometriosis Diagnosis: Feinstein Institute’s Breakthrough on the Horizon
  54. Everything You Need To Know About Endometriosis | Dr Louise Newson
  55. Exploring Endometriosis & Menopause | Dr Joan Pattle and Mr Arvind Vashisht
  56. FAQS
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  58. FAQs: Endometrial Ablation
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  60. FAQs: Laparoscopy
  61. Finding An Endometriosis Specialist
  62. First Daily Pill for Endometriosis Approved for NHS Use
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  64. How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed? Scans, Laparoscopy and Support | NHS
  65. How To Follow A Healthy Endometriosis Diet and Why
  66. How To Get A Quick Diagnosis for Endometriosis
  67. Hugh Taylor, MD, Discusses First- and Second-Line Medical Therapy for Endometriosis
  68. Induced Menopause In Women With Endometriosis
  69. Is Adenomyosis A Progressive Condition?
  70. Is There A Link Between PMDD & Endometriosis!?
  71. Low FODMAP Diet Can Ease Symptoms of Those With Endometriosis: Study
  72. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  73. Mayo Clinic Minute: When Surgery for Endometriosis Is the Answer [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  74. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Postsurgery Recovery for Women, What To Know With Endometriosis
  75. Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can menstrual pain be caused by endometriosis?
  76. Medically Induced Menopause
  77. Menopause and Endometriosis
  78. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  79. National Endometriosis Organisations
  80. National Women’s Health Week (NWHW): From the FDA Office of Women’s Health: From the FDA Office of Women’s Health
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  81. Non-Invasive Tests for Endometriosis [08 July 2026]
  82. Our Updated Guideline To Improve the Diagnosis of Endometriosis [11 November 2024] [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, United Kingdom]
  83. Periodnow.org [A Program of Endometriosis Foundation of America]
  84. Persistent Pelvic Pain
  85. Premature and Early Menopause: The Overlooked Risk In Endometriosis
  86. Q&A: Delays In Endometriosis Diagnosis, Treatment ‘Multifactorial’ [+ Videos]
  87. Redefining Endometriosis Care: Earlier Diagnosis and Medical Management In Practice [6 Episodes]
  88. Relugolix–Estradiol–Norethisterone for Treating Symptoms of Endometriosis [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence [NICE Guideline, United Kingdom]]
  89. Seeking A Doctor: Finding the Right Endometriosis Specialist
  90. Steroid Hormone Profiling Reveals Altered Adrenal Androgen Production In Endometriosis
  91. The Endometriosis Breakthroughs of 2026: How Patient Advocacy Rewrote Endometriosis Research
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  92. Understanding Endometriosis: From Symptoms To Treatment
  93. Update on Endometriosis
  94. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Should We Manage Menopause In Women With Endometriosis?
  95. What Is Endometriosis (Endo) Belly?
  96. What Is Endometriosis? Symptoms and Treatment | NHS [Video]
  97. What It Feels Like To Have Endometriosis
  98. World Endometriosis Organisations (WEO)
  99. World Menopause Day 2026 [18 October 2026]
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  100. World Menopause Day 2026: Resources – Infographics: Chronic Pain At Midlife
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Sources

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  1. Symptoms. World Endometriosis Society https://www.worldendosociety.org/endometriosis/symptoms Accessed: 01 March 2026
  2. What Is Endometriosis? Last Updated: 11 November 2025 | Last Reviewed: 11 November 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/endometriosis/ Accessed: 01 March 2026
  3. Symptoms. World Endometriosis Society https://www.worldendosociety.org/endometriosis/symptoms Accessed: 01 March 2026
  4. Endometriosis: Causes. 15 October 2025. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/endometriosis Accessed: 01 March 2026
  5. Endometriosis: Key Facts. 15 October 2025. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/endometriosis Accessed: 01 March 2026
  6. What Is Endometriosis? Endomarch.org https://endomarch.org Accessed: 01 March 2026
  7. Endometriosis Treatment and Support: How Can Endometriosis Be Diagnosed? Endometriosis Foundation https://www.endofound.org/endometriosis-treatment-support Accessed: 01 March 2026
  8. Endometriosis: Symptoms. 30 August 2024. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656 Accessed: 01 March 2026
  9. Induced Menopause In Women With Endometriosis: Endometriosis and Menopausal Symptoms. Reviewed: February 2026. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/14-NEW-WHC-FACTSHEET-Induced-menopause-info-for-women-FEB2026-B.pdf Accessed: 01 March 2026
  10. About Endometriosis: Symptoms of Endometriosis. Endometriosis.org https://endometriosis.org/endometriosis/ Accessed: 01 March 2026
  11. Induced Menopause In Women With Endometriosis: Endometriosis and Menopausal Symptoms. Reviewed: February 2026. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/14-NEW-WHC-FACTSHEET-Induced-menopause-info-for-women-FEB2026-B.pdf Accessed: 01 March 2026
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  14. Menopause: When To See Your Doctor About Endometriosis Symptoms. Last Updated: 11 November 2025 | Last Reviewed: 11 November 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis/symptoms-causes Accessed: 01 March 2026
Topic Last Updated: 12 October 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 March 2026

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