Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent condition characterised by the growth of endometrial tissue in sites other than the uterine cavity, most commonly the pelvic cavity (including the ovaries), the uterosacral ligaments, the pouch of Douglas, the rectosigmoid colon, and the bladder and distal ureter.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/endometriosis-pro