What other conditions associated with endometriosis?

Endometriosis patients are more likely to have certain other overlapping conditions which include:

Interstitital cystitis/bladder pain syndrome - a chronic, painful bladder condition that often mimics recurrent bladder infections. The key to suspecting the condition is in the absence of proven bacterial infections. Diagnosis is via a surgical procedure called cystoscopy - this is often performed at the same time as a laparoscopy for endometriosis

Vestibulodynia/vaginismus - at least 30% of patients with vestibulodynia and vaginismus, particularly under the age of 30, also have endometriosis with endometriosis almost certainly a significant contributing factor to these symptoms. Certain treatments for vestibulodynia and vaginismus (nerve blocks and targetted Botox injections) are often performed at the same time as laparoscopy for endometriosis.