Endometriosis (En-doe-me-tree-o-sis) is a common condition where cells similar to those inside the womb grow outside the womb, which can cause pain. It can affect up to one in ten people in their reproductive years.

The most common signs of endometriosis are pain and difficulties falling pregnant. The pain symptoms reported are often period pain, although pain can be experienced at any point of your cycle, pain during intercourse and with opening bowel or bladder. Many people also experience bloating or "endo belly".

It is not known why endometriosis happens, there is still a lot of research needed on why some people get it and others don't.

If you're experiencing any of the symptoms above or think you have endometriosis and would like to talk through your symptoms, please book an appointment with Mr Hirsch to discuss diagnosis and treatment options.

To assess whether you have endometriosis, we use advanced ultrasound, MRI scans, and surgery. Endometriosis treatment options include non hormonal medicines, hormone medicines, and surgery. These can all be discussed in length with your doctor and surgeon, Mr Hirsch. He is a trained endometriosis specialist and excision surgeon, using laparoscopic or keyhole surgery.