Belly — Button Endometriosis

Belly button endometriosis, medically known as , is a rare but significant form of extra-pelvic endometriosis where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in or around the navel. Often referred to as Villar's nodule , this condition affects approximately 0.5% to 1% of patients diagnosed with endometriosis outside the genital area. Primary vs. Secondary Umbilical Endometriosis There are two distinct ways this condition develops:

In sync with the menstrual cycle, the ectopic tissue responds to estrogen and progesterone. Consequently, each month the patient experiences: belly button endometriosis