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Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue similar to that which lines the interior of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial tissue is shed each month during menstruation. Areas of endometrial tissue found in ectopic locations are called endometrial implants. These lesions are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, the surface of the uterus, the bowel, and on the membrane lining of the pelvic cavity. They are less commonly found to involve the vagina, cervix, and bladder. Rarely, endometriosis can occur outside the pelvis. Endometriosis has been found in the liver, brain, lung, and old surgical scars. Endometrial implants, while they may become problematic, are usually benign. Symptoms Other medical conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and irritable bowel syndrome can mimic the symptoms of endometriosis.Symptoms of endometriosis include: ● Severe menstrual cr...