Medical Encyclopedia - Endometriosis

Endometriosis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Endometriosis occurs when cells from the lining of your womb (uterus) grow in other areas of your body. This can cause pain, heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods, and problems getting pregnant ( infertility ). Causes Every month, a woman's ovaries produce hormones …

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The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that …

Endometriosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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You may be receiving hormone therapy to prevent the endometriosis from becoming worse, such as: Birth control pills. Medicines that cause a menopause-like …

Endometriosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Endometriosis pain typically presents as: Painful menstrual cramps that may go into the abdomen (stomach) or lower back Pain during or after sex Other symptoms may include: Diarrhea or constipation during a …

Endometriosis | Encyclopedia.com

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Endometriosis Definition Endometriosis is a condition in which bits of the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in other parts of the body. …

Endometriosis: Causes, Complications, and Treatment

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Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterine cavity. The lining of your uterus is called the endometrium. Endometriosis occurs...

Endometritis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Endometritis is an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). It is not the same as endometriosis. Causes Endometritis is caused by an infection in the …

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Endometriosis Definition Endometriosis is a condition in which bits of the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in other parts of the body. Like the uterine …