Endometriosis is a medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium, from endo, "inside", and metrium, "mother") migrates to or generates in other parts of the body. The condition can lead to serious health complications including: * chronic pain of the lower abdomen and the pelvis * pianful intercourse (dyspareunia) * abnormal and/or painful menstruation * infertility or impairment of fertility * damage to other internal organs, notably the intest...