Anita Sharma

In many countries, the general public and most frontline health care providers are not aware that distressing and life-altering pelvic pain is not normal, leading to a normalization and stigmatization of symptoms and significant diagnostic …

Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the presence of tissue resembling endometrium (the lining of the uterus) outside the uterus (1). The tissue acts like regular uterine tissue does during the period. But this blood has nowhere to g…

Although endometriosis does not necessarily cause infertility, it can reduce fertility in many women. This does not mean that women with endometriosis cannot get pregnant; it means they may have a more challenging time getting pregnant.

The variable and broad symptoms of endometriosis mean that health care workers do not easily diagnose it, and many individuals suffering from it have limited awareness of the condition. This can cause a lengthy delay between onset of sympto…

The management of endometriosis requires a holistic approach focused on reducing overall inflammation and reducing troublesome symptoms. Improving lifestyle, making changes in the diet, reducing high-fat diet and alcohol consumption can hel…

Physiotherapy in endometriosis focuses on non-invasive and conservative treatment of pelvic floor disorders in women. It deals with the restoration of the efficiency and function of tissues and organs in the pelvic area, supports the proces…

Endometriosis is a challenging disease to classify, as it is known to have different phenotypes and presentations (both with regards to the type of lesions and their location) and various symptoms without a clear link to presentation. Moreo…