WeAreEndo.org - The Social Support Network for People Living with Endometriosis

I suffer from a disease called endometriosis. It is a disease where the cells which normally line the uterus are found elsewhere in the body. These implants fill with and shed blood according to the menstrual cycle. This causes inflammation, swelling, and eventually scar tissue (adhesions) which distort normal organ placement and function. Many people consider endometriosis as a synonym for "bad periods". And while having a more difficult time during ones menses is a warning sign pointing to endometriosis - it is much much more than that. This is a disease which...