(Fernando Mariz/ Healthline) — Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to what normally lines the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside of the uterine cavity. It can adhere to the outside of the uterus, the ovaries, and the fallopian tubes.
When any of these organs are damaged, blocked, or irritated by this endometrium-like tissue, it can become more difficult to get and stay pregnant. Your age, health, and the severity of your condition will also affect your chances of carrying a baby to term.
One 2014 study found that while 15 to 20 percent of fertile couples attempting to become pregnant will be successful each month, that number drops to 2 to 10 percent for couples affected by endometriosis. (…)