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  1. Endometriosis
    EndometriosisDisease of the uterus
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    Endometriosis - Wikipedia

    • Endometriosis is a disease in which cells like those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside the uterus. It occurs in humans and a limited number of menstruating mammals. Lesions can be found on ovaries, fallopian tubes, tissue around the uterus and ovaries (peritoneum), intestines, bladder, and diaphragm… See more

    Signs and symptoms

    Pain and infertility are common symptoms, although 20–25% of affected women are asymptomatic. Presence … See more

    Risk factors

    Endometriosis is a heritable condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, a genetic disorder of polygenic/multifactorial inheritance acquired via affected genes from either a person's father or m… See more

    SpecialtyGynecology
    SymptomsPelvic pain, infertility
    Usual onsetUnknown. First symptoms appear at the age before 20–30 years old.
    DurationLong term
    Pathophysiology

    While the exact cause of endometriosis remains unknown, many theories have been presented to better understand and explain its development. These concepts do not necessarily exclude each other. The pathophysi… See more

    Diagnosis

    A health history and a physical examination can lead the health care practitioner to suspect endometriosis. There is a clear benefit for performing a transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) as a first step of testing for endome… See more

    Prevention

    Limited evidence indicates that the use of combined oral contraceptives is associated with a reduced risk of endometriosis, as is regular exercise and the avoidance of alcohol and caffeine. There is little known informatio… See more

    Management

    While there is no cure for endometriosis, there are two types of interventions; treatment of pain and treatment of endometriosis-associated infertility. In many cases, menopause (natural or surgical) will abate the p… See more

    Epidemiology

    Determining how many people have endometriosis is challenging because definitive diagnosis requires surgical visualization through laparoscopic surgery. Criteria that are commonly used to establish a … See more

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