endometriosis
noun
en·do·me·tri·osis
ˌen-dō-ˌmē-trē-ˈō-səs 
: the presence and growth of functioning endometrial tissue in places other than the uterus that often results in severe pain and infertility
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In addition to offering preventive screenings like STI testing, pap smears, and breast exams, gynecologists provide care for a wide range of conditions such as endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, and urinary incontinence.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024
Your health 👩 Cancer concerns: The risk of developing ovarian cancer appears to jump about fourfold among women with endometriosis, according to a new study.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 17 July 2024
Beyond this, the fact remains that her endometriosis wasn’t being treated.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 15 Jan. 2024
Surgery: If your period pain is caused by a health condition like endometriosis or fibroids, your healthcare provider may recommend surgery.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024
Your health 👩 Cancer concerns: The risk of developing ovarian cancer appears to jump about fourfold among women with endometriosis, according to a new study.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 17 July 2024
Beyond this, the fact remains that her endometriosis wasn’t being treated.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 15 Jan. 2024
Surgery: If your period pain is caused by a health condition like endometriosis or fibroids, your healthcare provider may recommend surgery.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
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endometriosis
noun
en·do·me·tri·osis
ˌen-dō-ˌmē-trē-ˈō-səs
plural endometrioses
-ˌsēz
: the presence and growth of tissue similar to endometrium in places other than the uterus and especially in the pelvis and abdomen and that often results in severe pain and infertility
The primary symptoms of endometriosis are pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, backache, dyschezia, dysuria, and infertility.—G. David Adamson, The Journal of the American Medical Association
G. David Adamson, The Journal of the American Medical AssociationAbout 40 percent of infertile women suffer from endometriosis.—Gigi Martino, Science News
see adenomyosis
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