Where is endometriosis located?
In the vast majority of women with endometriosis, the endometrial tissue is located in the deepest part of the abdominal cavity in the area between the cervix, vagina and rectum, close to the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. This is likely due to the fact that the backwards menstrual flow is gravitationally accumulated here.
Endometriosis is most common on the surface, but in some women it can grow into the peritoneum or organs. It can grow through the vaginal wall, where it will be visible during a gynaecological examination, or it can grow into the bowel, causing pain and bleeding during bowel movements - especially during menstruation.
In some cases, it will also cause faeces to have difficulty passing.
