US Medical Term · conditions
Endometriosis
Endometriosis
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Endometriosis |
| Spanish (Español) | Endometriosis |
| Chinese (中文) | 子宮內膜異位症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 자궁내막증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Lạc nội mạc tử cung |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Endometriosis |
| Portuguese (Português) | Endometriose |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เยื่อบุโพรงมดลูกเจริญผิดที่ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 子宮内膜症 |
What it means
Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or pelvic lining. This tissue behaves like the uterine lining — thickening and shedding with each menstrual cycle — but has no way to exit the body, causing inflammation, pain, and scar tissue. Symptoms include severe menstrual cramps, chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and difficulty getting pregnant. It affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Treatment includes pain medication, hormonal therapy, and surgery.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My periods are extremely painful and my gynecologist suspects I may have endometriosis.
Mis menstruaciones son muy dolorosas y mi ginecólogo sospecha que podría tener endometriosis.
Can endometriosis affect my ability to get pregnant?
¿Puede la endometriosis afectar mi capacidad para quedar embarazada?
What surgical options exist to treat endometriosis and relieve pain?
¿Qué opciones quirúrgicas existen para tratar la endometriosis y aliviar el dolor?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
N80 EndometriosisRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026