What’s the difference between period pain and endometriosis pain?

7 Conditions Endometriosis Can Be Misdiagnosed For

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MDmixetto / Getty ImagesEndometriosis is a condition when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside the uterus, such as in the bowels, bladder, and pelvic area. The most common symptoms of endometriosis are severe and painful cramps, pelvic pain, and irregular periods. Other symptoms may include pain during a bowel movement or urination, back pain, diarrhea, constipation, and chronic …

What’s the difference between period pain and endometriosis pain?

Polina Zimmerman/PexelsMenstruation, or a period, is the bleeding that occurs about monthly in healthy people born with a uterus, from puberty to menopause. This happens when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, is shed. Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when endometrium-like tissue is found outside the uterus, usually within the pelvic cavity. It is often considered a major cause of pelvic pain. Pelvic pain si…