March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. This is a post that looks at this complicated condition. Endometriosis is a common, but not well-known, condition that can occur in menstruating women. While symptoms normally start out mild, they can become severe and even lead to infertility. This is why it’s so important for all women who get their period to understand what this disease is and how to spot it. That way, it can be diagnosed and treated before the damage is too extensive. What Is Endometriosis? Every month, menstruating women develop a layer of endometrial cells inside their uterus. In women with endometriosis, for reasons that aren’t entirely clear, these cells…