What Is Endometriosis? Symptoms & Causes

What is Shamita Shetty`s condition?

Endometriosis is a condition, mostly observed in women, where the inner linning of the uterus grows outside the organ, causing immense pain.

Shamita Shetty undergoes surgery

The actress underwent endometriosis surgery and urged women to get themselves checked. She said, "I’m looking forward to physically pain-free days."

Endometriosis symtomps

Some of the symptoms of endometriosis include painful menstrual cycles, pain during or after sex, irregular or heavy periods, constipation during periods.

What causes Endometriosis?

It happens when the lining of the uterus grows outside the organ, usually in places like the fallopian tubes, ovaries, intestine, and within your pelvic cavity.

Actresses who had Endometriosis

Apart from Shamita Shetty, Bollywood actors like Celina Jaitely, Katrina Kaif, Sumona Chakraborty, and Shruti Haasan are some names who underwent surgery.