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Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, inflammatory condition characterized by the presence of tissue similar to the endometrium outside the uterus. These ectopically located tissues bleed in response to the menstrual cycle but cannot be expelled from the body, leading to inflammation, fibrosis, and adhesions in surrounding tissues. It most commonly affects pelvic organs but can also occur in extrapelvic locations. Epidemiology Endometriosis affects approximately 6% to 10% of women of r