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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Sometimes, the problem could be PCOS, endometriosis, or even thyroid problems.
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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
While Peter’s sister-in-law, Rosie, had endometriosis and difficulty becoming pregnant.
—Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
So can finding out about infertility due to endometriosis, say, or a mental health condition like depression or anxiety.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
Nelson, 30, resorted to the procedure after years of struggling with endometriosis.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
The 30-year-old has suffered from a number of health issues, including rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis, but has still managed to forge a successful career.
—Ben Church, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
This is also true for women-specific conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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
While Peter’s sister-in-law, Rosie, had endometriosis and difficulty becoming pregnant.
—Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
So can finding out about infertility due to endometriosis, say, or a mental health condition like depression or anxiety.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
Nelson, 30, resorted to the procedure after years of struggling with endometriosis.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
The 30-year-old has suffered from a number of health issues, including rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis, but has still managed to forge a successful career.
—Ben Church, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
This is also true for women-specific conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 27 Feb. 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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