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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 July 2009
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Endometriosis - causes and risk factors
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2009
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Endometriosis - treatment options
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2009
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Complementary therapies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Complementary therapies, including herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, may help to manage the symptoms of medical treatments.
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Aug 2009
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Surgical treatment
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Surgery for endometriosis aims to remove as many implants, cysts, endometriomas and adhesions as possible, and to repair any damage caused by the condition.
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Aug 2009
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Hormonal management
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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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.
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Aug 2009
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Symptom management
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Symptom management involves treating only the symptoms of endometriosis, usually the pain, without attempting to treat the underlying condition.
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Aug 2009
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Lifestyle
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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For women with endometriosis, making some simple lifestyle changes can be very helpful in managing the condition.
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Aug 2009
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Treatment
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Treatments can include surgery, hormonal therapies, natural therapies and lifestyle changes, as well as medicines for pain relief.
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Aug 2009
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Pregnancy and infertility
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Infertility is present in about 30 per cent of women with endometriosis.
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Aug 2009
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Keeping a diary
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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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.
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Jul 2009
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Diagnosis
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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There is no simple test to diagnose the condition. The only sure way to diagnose endometriosis is by laparoscopy.
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Jul 2009
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Symptoms
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Endometriosis is where women's menstrual cycles vary, and there are a wide variety of signs and symptoms.
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Jul 2009
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Frequently asked questions
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Frequently Asked Questions about endometriosis.
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Jul 2009
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Endometriosis
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissues grow outside of the uterus and cause surrounding tissues to become inflamed. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
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May 2009
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Endometriosis
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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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.
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May 2009
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Endometriosis - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, normally found inside the uterus, is found outside the uterus.
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Apr 2009
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Endometriosis
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jan 2009
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Personal stories
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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A collection of personal stories from women living with endometriosis.
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Jan 2009
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Menstruation - dysmenorrhoea
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Better Health Channel
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Dysmenorrhoea means painful periods. Normal menstruation that happens to be painful is known as primary dysmenorrhoea, while secondary dysmenorrhoea refers to period pain caused by certain reproductive disorders such as endometriosis or fibroids. Treatment options include hormone replacement therapy, pain-killing drugs and surgery.
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Sep 2008
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Endometriosis
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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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.
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Aug 2008
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