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Endometriosis

Endometriosis

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A painful condition where the lining tissue of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue causes pain when it bleeds during each menstrual cycle.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Uterine diseases • Female urogenital diseases • Female genital diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Pelvis, Lower abdomen

Symptoms

Constipation
Cramping pelvic pain
Vomiting
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Endometriosis
Hormone replacement therapy
Androgen
Birth control pills
NSAIDs
Lowogestrel
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Endometriosis

Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery
Surgery

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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