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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Infertility is sometimes the only sign of endometriosis.
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Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The incentives of social media have collided with the complexity of endometriosis to create an environment rife with false promises and conflicting information.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 25 Mar. 2024
One of my worst endometriosis symptoms is headaches, which are made worse by bright lights.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
During week four, the reality star first shared her endometriosis with Graziadei during their one-on-on date in Malta.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Ultimately, the relief of finally having answers about her excruciating pain—and being able to treat it—inspired her to share her story and reassure others who might be going through their own issues with endometriosis.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Mar. 2024
Sometimes, the problem could be PCOS, endometriosis, or even thyroid problems.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Collins has endured much adversity over the years, battling a number of health issues including rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis, and announced in January that this would be her farewell season.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
The researchers followed women using different types of synthetic forms of the hormone progesterone, commonly used to treat a variety of gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, menopausal hormone therapy and in some contraceptives.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The incentives of social media have collided with the complexity of endometriosis to create an environment rife with false promises and conflicting information.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 25 Mar. 2024
One of my worst endometriosis symptoms is headaches, which are made worse by bright lights.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
During week four, the reality star first shared her endometriosis with Graziadei during their one-on-on date in Malta.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Ultimately, the relief of finally having answers about her excruciating pain—and being able to treat it—inspired her to share her story and reassure others who might be going through their own issues with endometriosis.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Mar. 2024
Sometimes, the problem could be PCOS, endometriosis, or even thyroid problems.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Collins has endured much adversity over the years, battling a number of health issues including rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis, and announced in January that this would be her farewell season.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
The researchers followed women using different types of synthetic forms of the hormone progesterone, commonly used to treat a variety of gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, menopausal hormone therapy and in some contraceptives.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 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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