Endometriosis

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(Noun) Is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. During a woman's menstrual cycle, hormones cause the endometrium to grow thick in preparation for pregnancy. In a women with endometriosis, fragments of endometrial tissue are implanted outside the uterus. These stray pieces of tissue can attach to other organs, stick organs together, or form scar tissue. Doctors can treat the symptoms, depending on the severity, age, and whether she wants to have anymore children. There is no cure for endometriosis.

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(Noun) A medical disorder in which the lining of the uterus extends outside of its normal area, causing painful periods and other complications in women's health.

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(Noun) female pain associated with reproductive organs

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(Noun) bleeding from the vagina