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Endometriosis

Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. Symptoms include pain, heavy bleeding during your period and infertility. There is no cure but there are treatments for symptoms.

Disease ConditionReproductive

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Definition

Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. Symptoms include pain, heavy bleeding during your period and infertility. There is no cure but there are treatments for symptoms.

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Endometriosis
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Disease Condition
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Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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