Women with endometriosis develop tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue outside the uterus, usually on other reproductive organs inside the pelvis or in the abdominal cavity.

Pelvic pain is a common complaint among women. Its nature and intensity may fluctuate, and its cause is often obscure.

Some estimates say that 20 to 50 percent of women of reproductive age have fibroids, although not all are diagnosed. In most cases, fibroids are benign.

Untreated, PID can cause infertility and can also lead to chronic infection or even peritonitis.

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. This procedure may be done because of fibroid tumors, endometriosis, or cancer.