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- Endometriosis - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of . . .
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility NICHD conducts and supports research to improve understanding of the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments of endometriosis
- About Endometriosis | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . .
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in other places in the body, such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes Learn more
- Endometriosis - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of . . .
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility
- What are the symptoms of endometriosis? - NICHD
Endometriosis symptoms include pelvic pain, infertility, pain after sex, and heavy menstrual periods Learn about other symptoms
- What are the treatments for endometriosis? - NICHD
Treatments for pain or infertility from endometriosis may include pain medicines, hormone treatments, or surgery Learn more
- Spotlight: NIH Panel Explores Endometriosis Advances . . . - NICHD
Around 200 million people worldwide live with endometriosis, a common gynecological disease with symptoms that include pelvic pain, fatigue, and infertility NICHD recently hosted a discussion about advances and new directions in endometriosis research, and the imperative of raising awareness and education about the disease
- How do healthcare providers diagnose endometriosis? - NICHD
How do healthcare providers diagnose endometriosis? Surgery is currently the only way to confirm a diagnosis of endometriosis The most common surgery is called laparoscopy In this procedure: The surgeon uses an instrument to inflate the abdomen slightly with a harmless gas
- Women with Endometriosis Have Higher Rates of Some Diseases
Women who have endometriosis are more likely than other women to have disorders in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, according to researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the George Washington University, and the Endometriosis Association
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