The medical community does not have a complete grasp on the concept of Endometriosis, though it does affect a significant number of women worldwide. It has been agreed upon however, that endometriosis and infertility do have a connection; there are thousands of women who have the condition however, and they do not have any trouble becoming pregnant.

The endometrium is the lining within the uterus, and this is a lining that thickens during the ovulation process. This is to ready it for the egg, though there are times where the thickened tissue grows on the outside of the uterus. That's not what was intended and it can result in infertility. Sometimes it causes a major problem, sometimes it does not. There are more severe instances of this condition however, and the more severe cases can cause pain, and they are what can lead to infertility.

The tissue, which has managed to grow on the outside of the woman's uterus, will perform the same function as endometrium tissue. It thickens, and then falls away. The body, and the abdomen in particular, are not ready for this, therefore there could be many problems associated with it, up to and including infection. Organs may even end up bound together in this case. The egg will become immobile, and thereby lead to infertility.

Over time, this disease can make progress, though one should understand that it is typically slow. It will continue to expand, and this will make it nearly impossible for the ovaries to release eggs properly. In addition to this the disease can cause pain, and even make periods a lot harder to bear. One of the best ways to treat this issue so far is estrogen control. This is due to the fact that studies and research have shown that estrogen is what permits tissue to grow in odd places.

The biggest problem is that the symptoms that are commonly reported by patients are a bit hard to directly relate to the condition. Even when one might think they have it down pat, they might suddenly discover that it is related to yet another illness. There are some other symptoms that are a bit more clear cut however. These symptoms can include unexpected bleeding, pain in the pelvic area, leg pain, high blood pressure, and others. These are all very uncomfortable, and if you find that you are experiencing them it would be a good idea to go to your physician.

Surgery might be an option, after all, getting rid of that tissue should be a top priority. There are also some hormone treatments that may serve to rid you of the unwanted tissue. You need to beware of a wrong diagnosis, you do not want to be a victim of endometriosis and have a physician who believes it is another condition. Make sure you go to a specialist, to ensure that the issue is addressed directly.

So long as it is diagnosed, and if proper steps are taken to render treatment, you can recover, but know that the disease may return. You will then need to speak to your physician on the next course of action. What happens next depends on how bad the disease is.