India, Sept. 19 -- Endometriosis is a painful condition in which severe menstrual cramps are common. But how can adolescent girls distinguish between regular period discomfort and pain that may signal something serious? Painful periods are typically brushed aside as something to endure with home remedies, but persistent and debilitating pain could be a warning sign, particularly among girls with a family history of endometriosis. ALSO READ: Girls entering puberty earlier than before? Gynecologist explains why periods may begin before age 10

Dr Niti Kautish, director of obstetrics and gynaecology at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, explained endometriosis and what girls should do if they have a family history of the condition.

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