

If you suspect you have bowel endometriosis, keep note of your symptoms to look for a monthly pattern. The symptoms of bowel endometriosis are similar to those of irritable bowel syndrome, however they can vary with the menstrual cycle, worsening in the days before and during a period. What are the signs and symptoms of endometriosis on the bowel? In some cases, recto-vaginal nodules can start as superficial endometriosis and progress to infiltrate the bowel wall.

Penetration of the endometriosis can vary within two forms:

Endometriosis can affect the bowel in the abdomen and pelvis.
