It’s Endometriosis Awareness Week, a disease which affects an estimated 1 in 10 women worldwide. Endometriosis is a painful condition that happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other areas of the body. It is also the biggest cause of infertility in women.
Dr. Nia Jenkins, a board-certified urogynecologist with University Health, shares more about endometriosis including how it’s diagnosed, treatment options and more.