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Endometriosis and fertility – six things all women should know

Endometriosis can affect infertility and figures show that between 2 - 10% of women have the condition.  However, it is estimated that 60 – 70% of women with endometriosis are fertile and can conceive without any fertility treatment. Endometriosis may be underdiagnosed and women who may have the condition are often categorised as ‘sub-fertile’, meaning that they have reduced fertility potential. What is endometriosis? The endometrium is the lining inside the womb.  It is programmed naturally to grow and shed – and that is what happens during menstruation.  Unfortu...