endometriosis
noun
en·do·me·tri·osis
ˌen-dō-ˌmē-trē-ˈō-səs 
: the presence and growth of tissue similar to endometrium in places other than the uterus and especially in the pelvis and abdomen that often results in severe pain and infertility
Endometriosis is not malignant, but it mimics cancer in the way it spreads and attaches itself to other organs—most commonly the ovary, bladder, and bowel.—
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Consumer ReportsEndometriosis is one of the leading causes of female infertility and causes great pain and life disruption.—Paul G. Donohue
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Hormone-sensitive cancers and conditions include uterine, breast, and ovarian cancer and endometriosis.
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In the meantime, people living with endometriosis should seek treatment for their symptoms.
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Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Last week, the American Stroke Association (ASA) published new guidelines for preventing strokes—for the first time specifically outlining unique risks faced by women, highlighting endometriosis and early menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
In the meantime, people living with endometriosis should seek treatment for their symptoms.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Related article Women with endometriosis face fourfold higher risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests
The podcast is hosted by influencer Mary Alice Haney and gynaecological surgeon Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, who diagnosed Pugh.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 21 Nov. 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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