The pain of endometriosis can interfere with your life.
Left undiagnosed or untreated, endometriosis can be a frustrating condition.
Recurring painful periods can cause you to miss work or school, social events and can strain relationships with your partner, friends, children, and co-workers.
Infertility linked to endometriosis also can cause emotional distress.

You may feel many emotions

• sadness
• fright
• anger
• confusion
• loneliness
• depression
• irritability
• anxiety
• feelings of helplessness

That's why it's important to seek treatment if you suspect you may have endometriosis.
It is important to learn as much as you can about the disease.
Talking with friends, family, and your doctor can help.
Keeping a record of your symptoms can aid your doctor in your diagnosis.

It is also important to get support to cope with endometriosis.
Consider joining a support group to talk with other women who have endometriosis.
There are support groups on the internet, patient groups of some hospitals and in many communities.