In this disease, endometrial tissue which normally lines the uterine cavity becomes implanted in areas outside of the uterus, typically the tubes and ovaries. This causes inflammation, scarring, and sometime blockage of the tubes. Ovaries and loops of intestine may become scarred to the uterus producing pain. Large blood filled cysts may form on the ovaries. The diagnosis is made by laparoscopy.
Treatment involves laparoscopic removal of endometriosis.