Endometriosis (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Endometriosis Overview
- Endometriosis Causes
- Endometriosis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Endometriosis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Endometriosis - Symptoms Experienced
Prevention
Research suggests that frequent and early pregnancy, use of oral contraceptives, and daily exercise may all help decrease the overall incidence and severity of endometriosis.
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Endometriosis - Symptoms Experienced
The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:
The symptoms of endometriosis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms?
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Endometriosis, the presence of endometriumlike glands and stroma outside the uterus, is a common, poorly understood, and extremely debilitating benign gynecological condition.
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