Endometriosis
Also called: Endo Endometriosis is a problem affecting a woman's uterus - the place where a baby grows when she's pregnant. Endometriosis is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. It can grow on the ovaries, behind the uterus or on the bowels or bladder. more...
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im 21. in july 07' i underwent an endoscope and removal of endo. shortly after my body went into shock from the surgery and i had a cycle. in aug 07 my dr. put my on a continuous birth control and anti-depressant elavil, he has since increased it to 25 mg. the pain has gotten progressively worse these past 3 months, the anti-depressant is not effective. i have not had a cycle since august but i am still in constant pain. just last thursday he gave me 3 options, more endoscopes and removals of endo, lupro...
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What is Endometriosis?
Also called: Endo
Endometriosis is a problem affecting a woman's uterus - the place where a baby grows when she's pregnant. Endometriosis is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. It can grow on the ovaries, behind the uterus or on the bowels or bladder. Rarely, it grows in other parts of the body. This "misplaced" tissue can cause pain, infertility and very heavy periods. The pain is usually in the abdomen, lower back or pelvic areas. Some women have no symptoms at all. Having trouble getting pregnant may be the first sign. The cause of endometriosis is not known. Pain medicines and hormones often help. Severe cases may need surgery. There are also treatments to improve fertility in women with endometriosis.
