I have endometriosis. Recently the pain has become so severe that I have scheduled a hysterectomy. Due to the aggressive nature of my... Read more »
A question was asked in October of 2009 that reads as follows: "My daughter has been operated on nine times for endometriosis, in pain 24-7... Read more »
Today as I was reading through medical news on IBD I found something that literally made my heart sink. According to a new long term... Read more »
If you have landed on this site it is quite likely that you either have IBD or many of the symptoms and are searching for answers. Part... Read more »
As March is designated as National Endometriosis month we wanted to give you some facts about this condition which affects up to 5.5... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment options include:Medications to control painMedications to stop the endometriosis from getting worseSurgery to remove the areas of... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus (called the endometrium or endometrial lining) is found growing... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
HysterectomyHysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Endometriosis accounts for a significant percentage of these procedures. Hysterectomy... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a womans uterus, or womb. The womb is the area where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant.Alternative... Read more »
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Prevention There is no way to prevent endometriosis. However, the condition may stop progressing temporarily if you use oral contraceptives or become... Read more »