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Endometriosis



Introduction: Endometriosis

In this condition, tissue from the uterus is misplaced inside the abdomen, causing a variety of problems. Endometriosis is a difficult condition to diagnose, often starting with no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, period pain, heavy periods, infertility, and many other symptoms of endometriosis. Symptoms are often cyclical because of the locations of the tissue and the displaced uterine tissue may also inappropriately respond to hormone cycles. Once symptoms appear, endometriosis is often misdiagnosed as other conditions such as IBS, cystitis or pelvic inflammatory disease.

Symptoms of Endometriosis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Endometriosis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Handbook of Diseases"

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Endometriosis

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Causes of Endometriosis

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Treatments for Endometriosis

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Videos for Endometriosis

Abnormal Periods

Abnormal PeriodsDoes your period seem unusual? Is it surprisingly heavy, or unpredictable and infrequent? Abnormal uterine bleeding comes in many forms, and has many...

 
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Reseach about Endometriosis

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Clinical Trials for Endometriosis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Endometriosis include:

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Types of Endometriosis

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Article Excerpts about Endometriosis

Endometriosis is another benign condition that affects the uterus. It is most common in women in their thirties and forties, especially in women who have never been pregnant. It occurs when endometrial tissue begins to grow on the outside of the uterus and on nearby organs. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Uterus: NCI)

Definitions of Endometriosis:

A condition in which functional endometrial tissue is present outside the UTERUS. It is often confined to the PELVIS involving the OVARY, the ligaments, cul-de-sac, and the uterovesical peritoneum. - (Source - Diseases Database)

The presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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