Common Sites of Endometriosis Lesions
Every lesion and its impact
We all know that the early stages of endometriosis usually start as small abnormal lesions—like blood spots—that spread to various parts of the body. As the disease progresses, these lesions grow, expand, and become more invasive, causing increased inflammation around them. Sometimes, they even penetrate the tissues they settle on, reaching deep into their cells and forming severe adhesions. This condition is often referred to as “frozen pelvis,” where organs can no longer move normally or function properly—as if they’re literally bound. This is especially seen in cases like adenomyosis and stage IV endometriosis.
This week, let’s explore together the most common locations affected by endometriosis:
- The ovaries
- The fallopian tubes
- Uterine ligaments
- The outer surface of the uterus
- The lining of the pelvic cavity (the peritoneum)
- Sometimes, it reaches the intestines—especially after previous surgeries (like a C-section)—as well as the abdominal muscles, particularly around the belly button
- The bladder
- The rectum
- The vagina
- The cervix
- And in rare cases, endometrial cells have been found on the skin, eyes, tongue, and even the lungs
Just because a girl is standing strong, talking, and fighting her way through life doesn’t mean she’s healthy.
Just because a mother is taking the kids to school, cooking, and cleaning doesn’t mean she’s fine.
Just because she goes to work and faces the world doesn’t mean she isn’t in pain.
Just because the pain is invisible to the naked eye doesn’t mean the person isn’t suffering.
Give your sisters, friends, and loved ones the benefit of the doubt. If a woman has endometriosis, let’s show her every bit of compassion until she heals.