New Delhi, March 1 -- Endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, affects many women in the reproductive stage. It usually occurs in the pelvis or lower abdomen, but it can appear on other parts of the body too. The list includes the bladder as well. Bladder endometriosis is rare, but when it happens, it can cause a lot of discomfort. It can lead to problems while peeing and pain during sex. It can also cause severe period pain every month. We tell you what causes this form of endometriosis, and what you can do about it.

What is bladder endometriosis?

"It is a rare form of endometriosis in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows on or inside the bladder," says obstetrician a...