Endometriosis

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What is Endometriosis?

The endometrium is the lining of the uterus.  Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium grows in places besides the uterus. 

Endometriosis affects more the five million women in the United States alone and is one of the most common causes for infertility.

Explore the treatments for, symptoms of and advice on endometriosis

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Endometriosis Zone
There is a useful zone  on Helium.com which gives lots of helpful information  ... more
May 19, 09 at 03:45 PM
Support
There are support groups around that usually include endometriosis sufferers and medically trained ... more
Apr 11, 09 at 09:06 AM
Diagnosis
Getting your doctor to refer you for investigations can be difficult. I presented myself with mens ... more
Apr 11, 09 at 09:02 AM
Treatments available for Endometriosis
Like many endometriosis sufferers I had, unknowingly, had this condition many years before it ... more
Mar 15, 09 at 01:16 PM
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by Judith C Evans

For years, women were told that endometriosis was caused by delayed childbearing. Now, women of all ages are known to suffer from the painful condition. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrial (uter...read more
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by Lorraine Grout

Endometriosis is a condition that affects the female reproductive organs. An estimated 5-10% of the female population experience endometriosis during their menstrual years.The endometrium is the linin...read more
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by J.R. Lewis

Endometriosis, Family History, and the Link to Infertility . Endometriosis is a painful, genetically predisposed disease that affects women. It is where the interior tissue of the uterus is also locat...read more
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by Micah Reeves

Infertility can be caused by a number of reasons. Medical conditions such as Diabetes or Thyroid problems, medications, or reproductive disorders are just some of those. One of the reproductive disord...read more
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Endometriosis and Me

Endometriosis in My Life?
I have endometriosis
My friend has endometriosis
My sister has endometriosis
I know someone else with endometriosis
More than one of the above
None of the above

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Ann Marie Dwyer
Posted on: May 18, 09 at 05:55 PM
Ethel, I know this is late, but of course you can. The subscription breakdown meant I missed your comment during editing :(
Ethel Smith
Posted on: Apr 13, 09 at 08:00 PM
Good zone. I have already started an endometriosis group which I hoped would help sufferers get together. Do you think that you could link it to this zone. I understand if the answer is no. The group might become more active with exposure here. As a sufferer I know what an intrusive this condition can be and how lonely.
Bai Maleiha
Posted on: Jan 28, 09 at 11:19 AM
Ann, so informative and very nice!:)

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by Eve Redstone

Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that lines the womb, the endometrium, grows outside the womb. It affects many millions of women worldwide. This tissue grows at the same time as the normal womb li...read more
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