Pain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis, and it manifests excruciatingly during flare-ups.Įndometriosis pain usually occurs in the pelvic regions and in other regions where endometrial lesions reside. What are endo attacks?Įndo attacks or endo flares are flare-ups of endometriosis symptoms. A symptom flare-up can suddenly occur due to certain triggers and is usually an intense manifestation of the symptom(s) albeit one that eventually subsides after a short while. What is a symptom flare-up?Ī flare-up is defined as a transient worsening of symptoms of an existing disease. While these symptoms usually manifest during monthly periods, several factors can result in symptom flare-ups also called endo attacks at any time leading to extreme discomfort and reduced quality of life. The growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus can lead to several debilitating symptoms such as pelvic pain, painful periods, painful sex, painful bowel movement, endo belly, neuropathy, and in some cases, even infertility.