Endometriosis is a condition where endometrium like tissue, which is normally found in the inner part (the endometrium) of the womb (uterus), grows outside the womb, most commonly in the pelvis (the lower part of your tummy / abdomen). It is not known why the endometriosis grows in the wrong place.
Symptoms vary from person to person but most common symptoms include pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during sexual intercourse and difficulty getting pregnant.
How is endometriosis treated?
Endometriosis is a complex and personal disease. We try to individualise care taking into account a patient’s desires and goals.
Information about the symptoms of endometriosis and when to see your doctor (GP) can be found on the NHS website: Endometriosis – NHS. You may need some tests such as an ultrasound scan, MRI scan or laparoscopy to help diagnose endometriosis.
Once you have the results of your tests, your GP may refer you to our endometriosis clinic for an appointment with one of our gynaecologists to discuss treatment or surgery.
For more detailed information about diagnosis, treatment and support, please read our leaflets:
Meet the team
Mr James Tibbott, Consultant Gynaecologist
Miss Dorota Hardy, Consultant Gynaecologist
Endometriosis research
For information about the endometriosis research studies were are recruiting to, please visit: Gynaecology research
Useful Links
Endometriosis UK has information and support including a directory of local support groups that you may find helpful.
Endometriosis: diagnosis and management | NICE
How to find us
We are part of the Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit, Level 1 Chancellor Wing, St James’s Hospital.
Please use the contact details on your letter if you need to get in touch with us. To cancel or change an outpatient clinic appointment please use Patient Hub or phone 0113 5181823.