Endometriosis

Alan N Peiris, Ellen Chaljub, Dillon Medlock
JAMA · 2018 · vol. 320(24) , pp. 2608 · doi:10.1001/jama.2018.17953 · PMID:30575883 · W4252585170
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Endometriosis is a common condition where the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, affecting an estimated 11% of US women of reproductive age.

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Abstract

EndometriosisEndometriosis is a common condition in women.The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus (womb); this tissue normally cycles through stages of growth and shedding during the menstrual cycle.Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium is present outside the usual location.Endometriosis may occur in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, or other parts of the uterus.Rarely, endometriosis may occur in the abdomen and lungs.Endometriosis is common among women of reproductive age.An estimated 11% of women in the United States may have endometriosis.Women without prior pregnancies, women with a family history of endometriosis, and women with abnormal menstrual periods are more likely to have endometriosis.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female

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