India, Dec. 25 -- Periods are generally accompanied by uncomfortable cramps. However, sometimes the pain goes far beyond what is considered normal. In such cases, many often wait for it to subside and resort to relief techniques such as using a heating pad or taking painkillers, dismissing it as just a 'bad period' and moving on.

However, when pain becomes severe and persistent, it is unwise to just call it a bad period, as it could be a sign of an underlying condition such as endometriosis.

Furthermore, since many are so desensitised to period pain, it is easy to overlook conditions like endometriosis, even when they pose a significant risk and can have adverse effects on surrounding organs.

HT Lifestyle reached out to endometriosis s...