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  2. Endometriosis - Wikipedia

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    Endometriosis is often misdiagnosed and many patients report being incorrectly told their symptoms are trivial or normal. [14] Patients with endometriosis see an average of seven physicians before receiving a correct diagnosis, with an average delay of 6.7 years between the onset of symptoms and surgically obtained biopsies, the gold standard ...

  3. Dysmenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms of dysmenorrhea often begin immediately after ovulation and can last until the end of menstruation. This is because dysmenorrhea is often associated with changes in hormonal levels in the body that occur with ovulation. In particular, prostaglandins induce abdominal contractions that can cause pain and gastrointestinal symptoms.

  4. Endometrosis - Wikipedia

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    There are no explicit symptoms and the cause is also unknown, but the severity of endometrosis increases in parallel with the age and number of pregnancies of the mare. [2] Endometrosis is confirmed by histological examination of an endometrial biopsy , which shows degeneration of blood vessels in the endometrium, and fibrosis of the tissue ...

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

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    Overall, people with endometriosis should be aware of the warning signs of ovarian cancer, including bloating, abdominal pain and changes in bowel or bladder function, Dr. BJ Rimel, a gynecologic ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Ovarian disease - Wikipedia

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    Causes: It may happen if there is a family medical history of breast cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer or uterine cancer, or Lynch syndrome. If someone is under Estrogen Replacement Therapy for a long time. Smoking habits may also lead to the same. Treatment: [citation needed] Surgery to remove the uterus. Chemotherapy.

  8. 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.

  9. Uterine cancer - Wikipedia

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    Uterine cancer, also known as womb cancer, includes two types of cancer that develop from the tissues of the uterus. [3] Endometrial cancer forms from the lining of the uterus, and uterine sarcoma forms from the muscles or support tissue of the uterus. [1] [2] Endometrial cancer accounts for approximately 90% of all uterine cancers in the ...