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Endometriosis is a medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium, from endo, "inside", and metrium, "mother") migrates to or generates in other parts of the body. The condition can lead to serious health complications including: * chronic pain of the lower abdomen and the pelvis * pianful intercourse (dyspareunia) * abnormal and/or painful menstruation * infertility or impairment of fertility * damage to other internal organs, notably the intestines and/or the bladder While endometriosis is generally confined to women in the reproductive years, it has occurrred after the menopause.In very rare cases, endometriosis has been known to occur in the prostate in men who are on high dose estrogen treatment.
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Endometriosis Symptoms1-2 of 4 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Endometriosis can be mild, moderate or severe, and it tends to get worse over time without treatment. Some women with endometriosis have no signs and symptoms at all, and the disease is discovered onl...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... The cause of endometriosis remains mysterious. Scientists are studying the roles that hormones and the immune system play in this condition. One theory holds that menstrual blood containing endometria...
Source: MayoClinic
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Prevention
... Because the causes of endometriosis remain elusive, no definite techniques to manage the risk of endometriosis have been developed. Yet, it appears that women who have given birth are less likely to d...
Source: MayoClinic
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Complications
... The main complication of endometriosis is impaired fertility. Approximately 30 percent to 40 percent of women with endometriosis are infertile. For pregnancy to occur, an egg must be released from an ...
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Treatment ... Treatment for endometriosis is with medications or surgery. The approach you and your doctor choose will depend on the severity of your signs and symptoms and whether you hope to become pregnant. Pain...
Source: MayoClinic
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Coping skills
... Left undiagnosed or untreated, endometriosis can be a frustrating condition. Painful periods can cause you to miss work or school and can strain relationships. Recurring pain can lead to depression, i...
Source: MayoClinic
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Endometriosis?
... The inner lining of the uterus is called the endometrium. Each month, part of it grows, fills with blood, and is shed as a menstrual period. In endometriosis, fragments of endometrium develop in place...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis Reduce Risk of Infertility ... Cleveland Clinic gynecologists conduct research to improve diagnosis and treatment. Endometriosis, the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, is one of the leading causes of inferti...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Treating Endometriosis with Homeopathy
... Endometriosis Homeopathic Remedies for Endometriosis Treatment is constitutional. The initial remedies include: Lachesis for pain in the left ovary that is worse before periods, or to reduce lower abd...
Source: Holistic Online
Treating Endometriosis with Ayurvedic Treatment ... Endometriosis Ayurvedic Treatments for Endometriosis In Ayurveda, endometriosis is believed to be the result of a vata imbalance. To correct a vata imbalance, Ayurvedic practitioners recommend establi...
Source: Holistic Online
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Treating Endometriosis with Herbal Medicine
... Endometriosis Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis Herbs seem to promote tissue healing through a blend of effects. In addition to using phytoestrogens and other hormone-balancing plants, therapy aims to...
Source: Holistic Online
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Treating Endometriosis with Food and Nutrition
... Endometriosis Food and Nutrition Supplement the diet with vitamin C, vitamin B-6, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, and evening primrose oil. Avoid caffeine,...
Source: Holistic Online
Treating Endometriosis with Exercise ... Endometriosis Other Alternative Remedies for Endometriosis Chinese Medicine: Chinese medical practitioners believe that endometriosis is due to blood stasis, qi stagnation, phlegm and dampness, damp h...
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Endometriosis Articles
- Alternatives to Hysterectomy: New Technologies, More Options
... by Linda Bren More than 1 in 4 U.S. women will have a hysterectomy by the time they are 60 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A hysterectomy--removal of the ... - Endometriosis
... Endometriosis is a common disease that can affect any woman from the time of her first period to . Sometimes, the disease can last after menopause. There is no cure for endometriosis and it can be har... - Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la endometriosis
... La endometriosis es una enfermedad común que puede afectar a cualquier mujer menstruante desde el momento de su primer período hasta la menopausia. Algunas veces, la enfermedad puede durar hasta despu... - Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la histerectomía
... Una histerectomía es una operación para extraer el útero (matriz) de la mujer. El útero es el lugar donde se desarrolla el bebé cuando la mujer se embaraza. Algunas veces se extraen las trompas de Fal... - Researchers Identify A Possible Cause of Infertility In Some Women With Endometriosis
... NIH funded researchers report that some women who have infertility as a result of endometriosis lack molecules in the uterus that allow the embryo to attach to the uterine wall. The researchers suspec...
Resources
- Abortion: Can It Increase the Risk of Endometriosis? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- ACOG's Physician Directory (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
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