Women's Health

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disorder in which the type of tissue with lines the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation and scarring that can lead to pain and/or infertility. Endometriosis is found most commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the outside of the uterus. […]

Here are definitions of medical terms related to endometriosis. Adhesions: Web-like tissue that develops from endometriosis and may bind pelvic organs together. CA-125 blood test: A test to measure a certain protein in the blood and a tumor marker for ovarian cancer; it often is elevated when certain conditions, including endometriosis, are present. Cervix: The neck of the

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on endometriosis. Endometriosis Association  Phone: 414-355-2200  Phone: 414-355-6065 http://www.endometriosisassn.org/ Resolve  Phone: 617-623-0744 Online: http://www.resolve.org. US National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  Phone: 202-638-5577 Online: http://www.acog.com

Endometriosis is a disorder in which bits of tissue from the inner lining of the uterus (the endometrium) grow inside a woman’s body, outside of the uterus. The uterus is a hollow organ within a woman’s abdomen where a fertilized egg implants and where a developing baby is nourished and grows. These misplaced bits of

The precise cause of endometriosis is unknown, but there are several theories to explain it: Retrograde Menstruation – It is known that menstrual blood can flow backwards along the fallopian tubes during a woman’s period, carrying with it living endometrial cells. Then, instead of flowing out through the cervix and vagina as in normal menstruation, the

Several factors make a woman more likely to develop endometriosis: Age – Endometriosis occurs most commonly in women between the ages of 25 and 44. It can also occur in teenagers, although this is less common. Women who have given birth after the age of 30 may also be more prone to develop it. Race – Endometriosis

Endometriosis is diagnosed by: Physical examination Laparoscopy Transvaginal ultrasound Other tests Physical Examination It’s not unusual for a pelvic examination to reveal no sign of possible endometriosis. In some cases, however, there are some signs: Occasionally during a pelvic exam, a physician may feel a cyst on an ovary that is caused by endometriosis. A