Warning signs of 'invisible illness' millions of women unknowingly live with worldwide

Women around the world are living with the painful and uncomfortable condition (Image: Getty) Millions of women around the world are unknowingly living with a painful and uncomfortable condition. People are being urged to understand the warning signs and to speak to a doctor if they regularly experience bad periods and any of the symptoms listed below. Endometriosis is surprisingly common, according to the NHS.

It is a condition where tissue, similar to the lining of the womb, grows in other areas - like the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It affects approximately 10% (190 million) of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide. Endometriosis can affect women of any age however.

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