endometriosis

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What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body, causing pain, irregular bleeding, and possible infertility.

The tissue growth (implant) typically occurs in the pelvic area, outside of the uterus, on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, and the delicate lining of the pelvis. However, the implants can occur in other areas of the body, too.

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I'm going to have endometrial biopsy because of irregular spotting. The doc said it'll be u...
Has anyone heard of this? I am a black woman & I have a nickel sized nodule, or tumor like ...
Hi, :) i been having sharp pain on my rectus and vagina during my menstrual periods ive rea...
Hi there. I'm 3 weeks post-op from laparoscopic surgery to treat endometriosis. I've had a ...
Ok ladies...I need some advice!! I posted an entry on the 27th about my endometriosis pain...
So I already know that I have PCOS, but my mom and grandma both had severe endo! I have res...
I have a 5cm cyst on my right and only ovary, for the 10th time. I jsut had surgery in jul...
I sometimes get dark blood discharge in between periods it last a few days to a week and ra...
I have had four failed IUIs using donor sperm. I took over a month off after the fourth fai...
Hi all, I have been suffering for 7 years with chronic pelvic pain and have been told th...

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Pain with an unknown cause...


by konalove, Oct 03, 2009 12:00AM
Well.. the chiropractor a few days ago definitely helped for a bit, but I'm already go...

First day on Gastro Tracker


by konalove, Oct 02, 2009 12:00AM
Not sure what this could prove, but I'll take it to my Dr. eventually and maybe there'...

What now?


by teddybears4ever2, Sep 26, 2009 09:27PM
I'm not even sure what is going on. I'm finding out more and more things I wish I did...

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