Endometriosis is an ongoing illness that affects millions of women worldwide, always associated with pelvic pain, menstrual irregularity, and infertility. Most of the topics about endometriosis have all to do with how the illness adversely affects reproductive health. But much less discussed are no less important is how the disease may affect the urinary tract, particularly the kidneys. Even renal damage is one of the darkest of deep endometriosis's side effects, and it can creep along quietly until damage becomes irreversible. It is important that this under recognized connection is realized for patients and doctors alike.
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“Endometriosis is not just a pelvic condition—it can silently affect the kidneys.
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