121. Go Ask Alice!: Endometriosis Women s sexual health. endometriosis. Originally Published September 13,1996 / Updated on May 21, 2004. Printer Friendly Version. Dear Alice, http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0954.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Women's sexual health Endometriosis Originally Published: September 13, 1996 / Updated on: July 21, 1998 Dear Alice, My girlfriend has endometriosis and I want to know more about it. I know some of the basics, but want to learn everything. Can you suggest where I should go? Thanks. Dear Reader, Endometriosis occurs when some of the tissue which lines the uterus (the endometrium) begins to grow in another part of the body. In most cases, this growth develops in the pelvic area on the ovaries, the lining of the pelvic cavity, ligaments, or the fallopian tubes. Because these growths are made of endometrial tissue, they usually behave like the endometrium, responding to the hormones of the menstrual cycle. Each month, they build up tissue and slough it off. As a result, internal bleeding, inflammation, cysts, and scar tissue can develop in the affected areas. Common symptoms of endometriosis include: extreme pelvic pain during menstruation, ovulation, and/or sexual intercourse; excessive menstrual flow; fatigue; lower back pain; infertility; or, no symptoms at all. Endometriosis can also cause other serious problems, such as ruptured ovarian cysts and an increased risk of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. The disease can be debilitating, even interfering with normal daily activities, for days, weeks, and even months at a time. Fortunately for you and your girlfriend, diagnosis and treatment will make a difference.

122. Keyhole Hysterectomy Endometriosis By Mr Trehan Overnight Keyhole Hysterectomy and endometriosis Keyhole Removal by Mr Ashwini K Trehan http://www.keyholehysterectomy.co.uk

Mr Ashwini K Trehan MB BS, DRCOG, FRCOG, FRCS (Edin) M r Trehan is a (Keyhole) Laparoscopic Minimal Access Gynaecological Surgeon. His special interest is chronic pelvic pain and Endometriosis. He undertakes most of the major surgery for benign gynaecological conditions by keyhole means. He strongly feels that 80% of operations for benign gynaecological conditions, which may normally require a laporotomy (open cut on the stomach) can be undertaken by keyhole means with all its advantages over conventional surgery which includes less pain, low complications, quick recovery and better cosmetic results. Click here to view these advantages in detail. His keyhole experience spans over a period of 12 years. He has successfully operated for approximately over 1000 major benign gynaecological conditions by keyhole. He audits the outcome of his surgery at regular intervals which confirms very few complications and consistently good outcome results.

123. Womens Surgery Group;Endometriosis:Endometriosis Symptom, Symptom Of Endometrios endometriosis is an enigmatic disease affecting about 7% of reproductiveagedwomen -approximately 5 million Americans. Although http://www.womenssurgerygroup.com/conditions/Endometriosis/overview.asp

Endometriosis is an enigmatic disease affecting about 7% of reproductive-aged women -approximately 5 million Americans. Although they may suffer significant symptoms ranging from pelvic pain to infertility, most of these women do not know that they have endometriosis,. Physicians' understanding of (1) the clinical presentation of endometriosis, (2) its proper diagnosis and staging, and (3) the management of its sequele have improved dramatically over the past few years. The result has been better, more cost-effective patient care. Definition Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue (normally found only on the inside of the uterus) in locations outside the uterus. This tissue reacts to estrogen and progesterone. The usual location is in the pelvis (on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, or bladder), but endometriosis has also been found in sites outside the pelvis (including omentum, small intestine, appendix, anterior abdominal wall, surgical scars, diaphragm, lung, urinary tract, and musculoskeletal and neural systems). This endometrial tissue reacts to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, just as endometrial tissue lining the inside of the uterus reacts during the normal ovulatory cycle. Prevalence and Incidence The prevalence and incidence of endometriosis depends on the population of women being studied, ranging from 1 to 50%. It has been reported to occur in 10 - 15% of women undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy, 2 - 5% of women undergoing tubal sterilization, 30 -40% of infertile women having laparoscopy, and 14 - 53% of women with pelvic pain.

124. Women's Surgery Group Red endometriosis. These red or strawberry implants of endometriosis are onthe pelvic sidewall under the right ovary. They can be deep and invasive. http://www.womenssurgerygroup.com/conditions/Endometriosis/photos.asp

Endometrial implants have many appearances: the classical "powder-burn" or blueberry lesion white lesions that mimic scar tissue clear or slightly brown-colored papillary lesions strawberry or flame-like lesions which are recently-developed and very hormonally active peritoneal pockets which most often contain endometrial implants deep culdesac nodules before and after laparoscopic excision Click on a photo below to view a larger image. Red Endometriosis These"red" or "strawberry" implants of endometriosis are on the pelvic sidewall under the right ovary. They can be deep and invasive. Several of these implants were attached to the right ureter. This photograph demonstrates the varied appearances of endometrial implants. Most of these implants are on the left pelvic sidewall, under the ovary. The white, black, and deep scarred implants should be excised to assure complete removal. White Endometriotic Lesions The outlined area contains both black endometrial implants (left side) and white scarred implants (right side). The entire area is hormonally active and should be excised. This area overlies the right side of the pelvis beneath the right ovary.

125. Ruth's Page - Endometriosis And Dioxin,Hidradenitis Suppurativa endometriosis and Dioxin in tampons, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Are you concernedabout what may be in your tampons, pads, diapers, and how manufacturers of http://www.frontiernet.net/~ruthb/

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126. Womens Institute Offering reproductive treatment and therapy including endocrinology, male infertility, in vitro fertilization, egg donor programs, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and endometriosis, menopause and miscarraige. (Pennsylvania) http://www.WomensInstitute.org

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127. Preconception.com: When Life Is A Pain: The Facts On Endometriosis When Life is a Pain The Facts on endometriosis. By Carma Haley. endometriosisaffects approximately conceive a child. What is endometriosis? http://preconception.com/resources/articles/endomet.htm

Search the Site: news community diaries shop When Life is a Pain: The Facts on Endometriosis By Carma Haley Endometriosis affects approximately one in every 20 women in the United States, according to the National Organization of Obstetric and Gynecologic Medicine. As the condition of endometriosis can cause extreme discomfort, these women live with repeated cycles of pain that affect their every day lives, their time with their families, their jobs and even their ability to conceive a child. What is endometriosis? Why is it so painful and how does it affect a woman's ability to have a child? These answers are not simple ones, but to women who suffer from endometriosis and it's complications these answers are needed so desperately, it pains the heart as well. According to Dr. David Michael, faculty specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Ill., endometriosis is "the presence of functioning endometrial glands (the glands that normally line the uterus which produce tissue that prepare the uterus for conception) that occurs outside the uterine cavity. These glands can be located anywhere inside the abdominal cavity or attached to the organs within." The areas inside the abdominal cavity that can be affected by endometriosis include the abdominal wall, kidneys, ovaries, bladder, fallopian tubes, the outside of the uterus itself or even the areas in-between these organs, which are referred to as "cul-de-sacs."

128. Page Not Found - IVillage Information on endometriosis, personal stories, and alternative therapies. http://pages.ivillage.com/bh/sudburyendo

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129. Endometriosis - Everybody - New Zealand Consumer Health Information endometriosis. What is endometriosis? endometriosis occurs when fragmentsof endometrial tissue grow in places outside the uterus. http://www.everybody.co.nz/docsd_h/endo.htm

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130. FAS: The Alternative To Hysterectomy For Fibroid Tumors Alternatives to hysterectomy, surgery for removal of fibroid tumors, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, adenomyosis and other noncancerous conditions. Institute located in Glendale, California. http://www.drdeljuncojr.com

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131. Endometriosis endometriosis. Richard cycle. In addition, between 7% and 35% of all womenwith endometriosis have been reported to have bowel involvement. http://www.obgyn.upenn.edu/IVF/Endometriosis.html

Endometriosis Richard W.Tureck, M.D. Professor and Director of Reproductive Surgery Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine INITIAL PRESENTATION The patient's family history is significant for a history of secondary infertility in her mother following the birth of this patient. The patient's sister is four years younger than the patient and is herself infertile. Physical examination is unremarkable with the exception of the pelvic and rectal examinations. Bimanual pelvic examination reveals mild tenderness in the left adnexal area with apparent fixation of the left ovary to the uterus. Vaginal ultrasonography revealed a tender 3 cm left ovarian cyst. (Figure 1) Figure 1 Figure 2 There was tenderness in the cul de sac as well as nodularity involving the left uterosacral ligament. Rectal examination was painful with marked induration approximately 3 cms from the anus. A barium enema was obtained and demonstrated a "tethering effect" in the area of the rectosigmoid as well as in the distal ileum (Figure 2). What is most likely diagnosis?

132. Endometriosis - Symptoms And Treatment Including Surgery Fact sheet on causes, symptoms and treatment of endometriosis. Can also be downloaded in Acrobat format. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Endometriosis.html

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133. Endometriosis: Does It Affect You? endometriosis Does It Affect You? When I statistics. This was absurd, Ithought to myself. You see, I live with endometriosis everyday. So http://www.fwhc.org/endolisa.htm

Endometriosis: Does It Affect You? W hen I was first asked to write an article about endometriosis my response was a simple one, "sure, I’ll do it." As I began to gather research I thought to myself how quick and easy this was going to be. I already possessed a great deal of medical literature on the subject and I thought I could easily regurgitate a page full of statistics, case studies, and theories. While I was revising my second draft something occurred to me, I realized that my article had no human perspective at all, it was in fact, just cold recited statistics. This was absurd, I thought to myself. You see, I live with endometriosis everyday. So drafts one and two were quickly thrown into my recycle bin, in hopes that maybe I could help even one person to understand this debilitating condition. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a hormonal and immune condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is found outside the uterus. It is usually found in the abdomen, fallopian tubes, ovaries, between the vagina and rectum, and the ligaments supporting the uterus. Endometrial growths may also be found in the bladder, bowel, cervix, and less commonly in places like the lungs or arms. Symptoms Diagnosis Diagnosing endometriosis, or "endo" as we refer to it, can be extremely difficult. The symptoms listed above can also be signs of a variety of other conditions from ovarian cysts to a pelvic infection. Endo was once falsely called the "career woman’s disease." We now know that it was titled this because working women generally had more resources to seek continuous medical care.

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135. Endometriosis endometriosis. March 2002. WHAT IS endometriosis? endometriosis isa common gynecological condition. It was described in medical http://www.reutershealth.com/wellconnected/doc74.html

Endometriosis March 2002 WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS? Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition. It was described in medical literature more than 300 years ago and has since been recognized as a chronic, painful, and often progressive disease in women. The causes of endometriosis are unknown. Endometrial Implants Endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when cells from the mucus membrane lining the uterus ( endometrium ) form implants that attach, grow, and function outside the uterus, generally in the pelvic region. [ See Box The Female Reproductive System.] Endometrial implants consist of both following cell types: Gland cells. These cells secrete hormones and other fluids and are normally located in the uterine lining. Stroma cells. These are the framework cells that build supportive tissue. Endometrial cells contain receptors that bind to estrogen and progesterone, which promote uterine growth and thickening. During endometriosis these cells become implanted in organs and structures outside the uterus, where these hormonal activities continue to occur, causing bleeding and scarring. Endometrial implants vary widely in size, shape, and color. Over the years, they may diminish in size or disappear or they may grow.

136. Bmj.com Prentice 323 (7304): 93 BMJ 2001;3239395 ( 14 July ) Clinical review. Regular review endometriosis.Andrew Prentice , senior lecturer. Managing symptomatic endometriosis. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/323/7304/93

Home Help Search/Archive Feedback ... Respond to this article Read responses to this article Related letters in BMJ PubMed citation Related articles in PubMed Download to Citation Manager This article has been cited by other articles Citation Map Search Medline for articles by: Prentice, A. Alert me when: New articles cite this article Collections under which this article appears: Other Women's health - other BMJ 2001;323:93-95 ( 14 July ) Clinical review Regular review Endometriosis Andrew Prentice senior lecturer University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rosie Hospital, Cambridge CB2 2SW Many doctors, both general practitioners and specialists, find endometriosis difficult to manage. Equally, many patients are dissatisfied with the care they receive. Endometriosis is the presence of endometrium at sites outside the endometrial cavity. It has long been known that the symptoms experienced by a patient may seem disproportionate to the extent of the disease observed within that patient's pelvis. For the patient it is not the endometriosis that is important but rather the illness that they experience.

137. Womens Health Issues By Dr Marilyn Glenville Includes the menopause, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility, weight loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome and alternative HRT. http://www.marilynglenville.com

Home The Menopause Osteoporosis Natural Alternatives to Dieting ... Feedback Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD Welcome to The Natural Health Website for Women . This site has been specifically designed for helping women (and their partners) to improve their health through every stage of their lives. From PMS and menstrual problems to weight loss, smears, hysterectomies, infertility, the menopause, osteoporosis and many other conditions.* In these pages, you will discover the things you need to know about your health and learn how to regain control of your life and stay healthy, naturally. You will discover the facts every women should know about: What tests you can take to find out your present condition How to boost your energy, improve your health, and balance your emotions Practical and simple ways to control bingeing and food cravings What vitamins and minerals are vital for improving your condition How to combine natural medicine with conventional medicine for best results How to improve your sex drive Please feel free to explore the different sections. Each section gives step by step practical advice on what choices are available to you and how you can help yourself by taking control of your health. You will find lots of useful information to help you decide which treatment will be most beneficial to you. Just browse around, there will be something here that can help you.

138. Familydoctor.org/handouts/476.html PCRMHealthendometriosis Do Foods Cause endometriosis? Certain foods appear to make endometriosismore likely. According Foods as a Treatment for endometriosis. Some http://familydoctor.org/handouts/476.html

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Women Reproductive Health Endometriosis What is endometriosis? Is endometriosis harmful to me? How does my doctor know I have it? Can anything treat endometriosis? ... What happens during and after menopause? Endometriosis Printer-friendly version Email this article What is endometriosis? The word "endometriosis" (say: "end-oh-me-tree-oh-sis") means a problem with the lining of the uterus. The lining is called the endometrium. Normally, every month when you have your period, the lining (which is also called endometrial tissue) comes out in your menstrual flow. Endometrial tissue is usually only inside your uterus. However, if you have endometriosis, tissue from the lining of the uterus moves through the fallopian tubes and gets on your ovaries, in your pelvis, on your bladder or in other areas. When you have your period, this tissue swells and bleeds, just like the lining of your uterus. This is often painful, and scar tissue can form in your pelvic area. Return to top Is endometriosis harmful to me? Endometriosis may hurt, but it doesn't cause cancer or affect your overall health, although it might make it harder to get pregnant.

139. Kathie's Pain - Endometriosis Research Offers details about this disease, study information and a questionnaire. http://www.iol.ie/~kingflanagan/ka/endoproject

Welcome to Kathie's Pain! New!!! Information on Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome! You will find information on endometriosis on What Is Endo? You can follow links to purchase books on endometriosis. Thank you to all who participated in the questionnaire and study! Results and Presentation Online Now!! EndoWord (C) and EndoBlank (C) Coming Soon PCOS Quizzes Recommend This Site To A Friend.... Send mail to with questions or comments about this web site, you may experience a short delay in receiving a reply. If you wish to use any information or logo - please email me first. Last modified: July 23, 2003

140. Endometriosis MEDSTUDENTS-OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY A review of endometriosis giving most importance in its’s pathogenesis,clinicalfindings and treatment. OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY. endometriosis. http://www.medstudents.com.br/ginob/ginob3.htm

PRISCILLA MOREIRA SODRÉ Endometriosis Endometriosis is a disorder in which abnormal growths of tissue ,histologically resembling the endometrium,are present locations other than the uterine lining..Although endometriosis can occour very rarely in postmenopausal women,it is found almost exclusively in women of reproductive age. All other manifestations of endometriosis exhibit a wide spectrum of expression.The lesions are usually fond on the peritoneal surfaces of the reproductive organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis,but they can occur any where in the body.The size of the individual lesions variesfrom microscopic to large invasive masses that erode into underlying organs and cause extensive adhesion formation.In the uterineendometriosis the lesion is in the miometrium which is invaded by endometrium from within,this condition is generally called adenomiosis. Pathogenesis The cause of endometriosis is unknown.Several theories have been offered to explain its occurrence,but none have sactisfactorily explained all of the features of the disease. Atheory of retrograde menstruation was proposed during the 1920s. It was postulated that endometrioses occurred because viable fragments of endometrium were shed at the time of menstruation and passed through the uterine tubes,the tissuebecame implanted on peritoneal surfaces and grew into endometriotic lesions.This theory is simple and atractive but it does not explain why all women do not develop endometriosis or the rare cases of endometriosis in the lung ,brain,or other soft tissues or in nonmentruating subjects (S. Turneror absent uteri).

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