Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common and often painful disorder of the female reproductive system.

In this condition, a specialised type of tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (the endometrium) becomes implanted outside the uterus, most commonly on the fallopian tubes, ovaries or the tissue lining the pelvis. The two most common symptoms of endometriosis are pain and infertility.

Follow the links below to find information about endometriosis.

Reviewed September 2011

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Title:   Endometriosis - treatment options
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue (from the lining of the uterus) in places outside the uterus. Treatment options include surgery, hormone treatment and complementary therapies. The oral contraceptive pill may be used as a treatment for endometriosis. Surgery options include laparascopic surgery, bowel resection or hysterectomy. Pregnancy may improve symptoms of endometriosis but is not a cure.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Endometriosis
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Endometriosis, a common and often painful condition. It is thought to affect approximately 10 per cent of women (one in 10) at some stage during their menstruating years. It can occur anytime, from when periods start, right up to the time of menopause.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Menstruation - dysmenorrhoea
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dysmenorrhoea means painful periods. Normal menstruation that happens to be painful is known as primary dysmenorrhoea. Period pain caused by certain reproductive disorders, such as endometriosis or fibroids, is known as secondary dysmenorrhoea. Treatment options include hormone replacement therapy, pain-killing drugs and surgery.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Endometriosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the womb (uterus), grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis may cause adhesions (fibrous scar tissue) on the uterus. It can also affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the bowel. Endometriosis may cause very painful periods and may reduce fertility or cause infertility. Natural therapies such as herbal medicines may help endometriosis.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Endometriosis - causes and risk factors
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial cells (from the lining of the uterus) outside the uterus. The cause of endometriosis is unknown but risk factors may include early onset of menstruation, allergies, obesity or exposure to toxins. Exercise, childbearing (pregnancy) and the contraceptive pill (the pill) may help reduce the risk. Endometriosis can cause numerous symptoms, including painful periods and fertility problems.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Endometriosis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissues grow outside of the uterus and cause surrounding tissues to become inflamed.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Endometriosis
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Endometriosis is a common and often painful disorder of the female reproductive system. The endometrium (the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus) becomes implanted outside the uterus, most commonly on the fallopian tubes, ovaries or the tissue lining the pelvis.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Infertility - female
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Infertility problems in women include failure to ovulate, blockages in the fallopian tubes, and disorders of the uterus, such as fibroids or endometriosis. Treatment options include hormone therapy, surgery and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) including in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Some cases of infertility have no cause - this is called 'unexplained' or 'idiopathic' infertility.The age of the woman is a significant fertility factor.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Frequently asked questions
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Frequently Asked Questions about endometriosis.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Endometriosis
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   Endometriosis is a disease where tissue exactly like that lining the uterus grows in other parts of the body, mainly within the pelvis. This factsheet discusses what causes endometriosis,the signs and symptoms, how it effects the body, its impact on fertility, diagnosis and hormonal and surgical treatment.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Personal stories
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   A collection of personal stories from women living with endometriosis.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Complementary therapies
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Complementary therapies, including herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, may help to manage the symptoms of medical treatments.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Surgical treatment
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Surgery for endometriosis aims to remove as many implants, cysts, endometriomas and adhesions as possible, and to repair any damage caused by the condition.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Hormonal management
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Hormone therapies may be used as a treatment in mild endometriosis or as an added or combined therapy prior to, or after, surgery, especially in moderate to severe forms.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Symptom management
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Symptom management involves treating only the symptoms of endometriosis, usually the pain, without attempting to treat the underlying condition.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Lifestyle
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   For women with endometriosis, making some simple lifestyle changes can be very helpful in managing the condition.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Treatment
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Treatments can include surgery, hormonal therapies, natural therapies and lifestyle changes, as well as medicines for pain relief.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Pregnancy and infertility
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Infertility is present in about 30 per cent of women with endometriosis.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Keeping a diary
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   If you think you may have endometriosis, keeping a diary of symptoms (when they started, timing and severity), is a good way to help your health practitioner or gynaecologist with the diagnosis.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Diagnosis
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   There is no simple test to diagnose the condition. The only sure way to diagnose endometriosis is by laparoscopy.
Date:   Jul 2009

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