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.—
Consumer Reports
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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Your doctor will likely want to evaluate you for an underlying health condition, like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Much like conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS, there is a high risk of developing iron deficiency anemia due to the heavy loss of menstrual blood.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024
In females, progesterone helps manage symptoms of endometriosis, as well as perimenopause and menopause, such as hot flashes and mood swings.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Our study highlights disparities in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis among different racial groups.
—Rasha Al-Lami, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024
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Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Much like conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS, there is a high risk of developing iron deficiency anemia due to the heavy loss of menstrual blood.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024
In females, progesterone helps manage symptoms of endometriosis, as well as perimenopause and menopause, such as hot flashes and mood swings.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Our study highlights disparities in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis among different racial groups.
—Rasha Al-Lami, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 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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