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  2. The Biggest Endometriosis Myths, Debunked - AOL

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    "Endometriosis is largely a quality of life issue that centers on symptoms related to pain," says Dr. Wasson. "Therefore, treatment should be centered on improving and optimizing quality of life ...

  3. Endometriosis - Wikipedia

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    The prevalence of DIE is estimated to be 1 to 2% in women of reproductive age. Deep endometriosis typically presents as a single nodule in the vesicouterine fold or in the lower 20 cm of the bowel. Deep endometriosis can be associated with severe pain. However, it can be present without severe levels of pain. [96]

  4. Women with endometriosis face fourfold higher risk of ovarian ...

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    The researchers found that, relative to women without any type of endometriosis, women with deep infiltrating endometriosis had the highest risk of ovarian cancer overall — around 18.8 times ...

  5. Endometriosis and infertility - Wikipedia

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    Endometriosis often presents with a very diverse array of symptoms, such as dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation), cyclical pelvic pain (generalized pain in the lower abdomen that predictably worsens with menstruation), dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), or infertility (inability to achieve a pregnancy with unprotected intercourse for > 1 year).

  6. Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options - AOL

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    Endometriosis is a relatively common condition that causes pelvic pain, uncomfortable menstruation, and possible infertility. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

  7. Adenomyosis - Wikipedia

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    Adenomyosis can be found together with endometriosis; it differs in that patients with endometriosis present endometrial-like tissue located entirely outside the uterus. In endometriosis, the tissue is similar to, but not the same as, the endometrium. The two conditions are found together in many cases yet often occur separately.

  8. Postcoital bleeding - Wikipedia

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    endometriosis; coagulation defects; trauma [4] Bleeding from hemorrhoids and vulvar lesions can be mistaken for postcoital bleeding. [4] Post coital bleeding can occur with discharge, itching, or irritation. This may be due to Trichomonas or Candida. [13] A lack of estrogen can make vaginal tissue thinner and more susceptible to bleeding.

  9. What is endometriosis, a condition affecting more than 5 million women in the U.S.? Get answers in this Q&A with a surgical expert in the field.