What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

The symptoms of endometriosis are non-specific, meaning many other different and unrelated conditions can present with similar symptoms. Endometriosis symptoms can also be quite variable from individual to individual.

The most common symptoms of endometriosis include:

Severe and debilitating period pain

Heavy or irregular periods

Painful sexual intercourse

Fatigue

Infertility or subfertility

Generalised pelvic pain

Pain radiating to your back, upper thighs, or buttocks

Bloating

Pain with urination

Painful or abnormal bowel motions during your menstrual period

Not all women with endometriosis will experience symptoms. Some endometriosis symptoms may also be misdiagnosed or attributed to another condition, such as uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, or inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or chronic bladder inflammation.