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Endometriosis, which is growth of the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, called the endometrium, in places it doesn’t belong, is common; 5.5 million women in the United States suffer from it, and 40 percent of women with endometriosis have fertility issues.

Endometriosis tissue bleeds at the time of the menstrual period and leads to scarring and pain. Endometrial implants can be removed in some cases, but they tend to recur. Most endometriosis is found in the pelvis, near the uterus, but it can turn up in some odd places, like the lungs. In vitro fertilization (IVF) can increase the chances of pregnancy in women with endometriosis.