Why scientists are turning to the immune system in the fight against endometriosis

Listen to articleEndometriosis affects an estimated 200 million women of reproductive age worldwide. The condition occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it, commonly around the ovaries and fallopian tubes.A new study has identified how certain immune cells may help endometriosis-related tissue survive and grow outside the womb, opening a possible new direction for treating the condition.