What are the key symptoms of endometriosis?

Endometriosis often shows up as pelvic pain—especially painful periods and pain with sex—and it can radiate to the back or legs. Many people also experience bowel or bladder symptoms that flare cyclically, such as pain with bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea around periods, urinary urgency, or bladder pain.

Endometriosis can also be associated with difficulty conceiving, even when imaging looks normal. Because symptoms can vary by lesion location and depth, we look at the full pattern of pain over time—not just a single symptom. Our team can help you map symptoms to likely drivers and plan next steps that fit your goals.