Intercourse

In this article, Dr Sutopa Banerjee, Director - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fortis Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, helps us bust some of the myths that expectant mothers often hear.

"Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that lines the uterus referred to as endometrium tends to grow on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, vagina or pelvic lining. The presence of the additional tissues makes the periods significantly more painful than they usually are. Addressing this can help alleviate some of the pain."