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.—
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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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Additional risk factors for women include endometriosis, premature ovarian failure (before age 40), and early-onset menopause (before age 45), all of which can elevate stroke risk.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
Back then, even discussing things like endometriosis was completely taboo.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Over the years, the singer has also been outspoken about their experience with endometriosis, lupus, T-cell disorder and infertility.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2024
Estrogen levels play a role in osteoporosis, endometriosis, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
Back then, even discussing things like endometriosis was completely taboo.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Over the years, the singer has also been outspoken about their experience with endometriosis, lupus, T-cell disorder and infertility.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2024
Estrogen levels play a role in osteoporosis, endometriosis, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 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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