Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. In its severe form, deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), which is marked by endometrial implants below the peritoneum, can affect the rectosigmoid colon, rectovaginal septum, uterosacral ligament, bladder, and ureters.

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. In its severe form, deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), which is marked by endometrial implants below the peritoneum, can affect the rectosigmoid colon, rectovaginal septum, uterosacral ligament, bladder, and ureters.