Endometriosis is a medical condition characterized by the growth of tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus, known as the endometrium, occurring outside the uterine cavity. This misplaced tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the outer surface of the uterus, and other organs within the pelvis. It continues to act as it normally would — thickening, breaking down, and bleeding — during each menstrual cycle. However, because this tissue has no way to exit the body, it becomes trapped, leading to pain, inflammation, and, in some cases, the formation of scar tissue and adhesions, which can cause organs to stick together.
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