Endometriosis Resources Serving those with endometriosis since 1995, this site contains information on all facets of the disease, from symptoms to treatment to support. http://www.geocities.com/friday_sfws/endo.htm
Extractions: people have visited this page! View Page Stats NEW! Tell me what you think about the color scheme of this site. I recently got my first ever complaint about the colors and backgrounds on the site, so I was wondering what people had to say. Go on, you know you want to help me pick new colors! WARNING!!!!! I have recently been informed of a completely bogus "cure" scheme. Read on , and make sure no one you know is scammed by this hoax! The Information Pages which I've written on a variety of endo topics Some of my Interactive Pages , where you can learn from others or submit your own experiences The National Attention Campaign , an effort to increase awareness and support in our society for those with endo Some web sites by various Organizations that deal with endo Web sites by Individuals with endo Some Articles from the web and other media concerning endo An Emblem for you to display on your web page in support of Endometriosis Awareness A new Poetry Page for women with endo Links to other Women's Health Sites
Endometriosis MEDSTUDENTS-OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY A review of endometriosis giving most importance in itss pathogenesis,clinicalfindings and treatment. OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY. endometriosis. http://www.medstudents.com.br/ginob/ginob3.htm
Extractions: PRISCILLA MOREIRA SODRÉ 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. 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).
AllRefer Health - Endometriosis endometriosis information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis,treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups, complications http://health.allrefer.com/health/endometriosis-info.html
Extractions: AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Go To Main Page Definition Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body, causing pain, irregular bleeding , and frequently infertility The tissue growth typically occurs in the pelvic area, outside of the uterus, on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, and the delicate lining of the pelvis, but it can occur in other areas of the body as well. Abnormal Menstrual Periods The cause of endometriosis is unknown. However, a number of theories have been proposed. The retrograde-menstruation theory proposes that endometrial cells (loosened during menstruation) may "back up" through the fallopian tubes into the pelvis, where they implant and grow in the pelvic and/or abdominal cavities.
Medical Treatment Of ENDOMETRIOSIS And PELVIC PAIN Medical Treatment of endometriosis and PELVIC PAIN. endometriosis is a 14year old AfricanAmerican Non-sexually active female. endometriosis http://www.usdoctor.com/endo.htm
Extractions: African-American Non-sexually active female Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in at least 15% of all women of reproductive age. Additionally, of women who experience infertility or dysmenorrhea, this disease is a factor in half. Yet, the origin and management of endometriosis remains controversial and frustrating. As a pain syndrome, misconceptions are continually being challenged. A number of theories have been proposed to explain the development of endometriosis. Among the most common are: *Retrograde passage of endometrial tissue through the fallopian tubes with implantation on pelvic organs. Regurgitation of menstrual tissue can explain the predominance of endometriotic lesion in the cul-de-sac, the uterosacrals, and ovaries. *Lymphatic or hematological spread of endometrial tissue to parts of the body distant from the uterus.
Index Provides the authors personal struggle with Endo., along with symptoms, medicines available, books and a poem written about this disease. http://www.geocities.com/kristiswatkins/
DoctorYourself.com - Endometriosis endometriosis may be caused by selenium, folate or vitamin E deficiencies.Nutritional correction can be the answer. endometriosis. http://www.doctoryourself.com/endometriosis.html
Extractions: In cattle, endometriosis can be due to selenium deficiency. Since your cow can't give you any milk without having a baby first, dairymen well know to supplement all cows' feed with selenium. This is usually accomplished with a multimineral tablet the size of a microwave oven. Okay, it's a mineral-fortified salt block (after all, salt IS a mineral...) that can cows lick anytime they want. Human females should do as well, but they don't. We go out of our way to supply selenium to cattle, particularily in geographical regions that have selenium-poor soil (New York state is just one of these). Farmers simply must have healthy, fertile, easy-to-conceive, happily-pregnant, uncomplicated-delivering Bossys by the herd. The economics are obvious: farmer's cannot afford otherwise; a herd with endometriosis would be banckrupcy on the hoof. Women with endometriosis, on the other hand, mean economic success for all the many, many systems we have to capitalize on their sickness. Doctors, nurses, support staff, surgeons, hospitals, administrators, HMO's, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, drug salespeople, and lots of others' jobs depend on people being unwell. The uterus has always been irresistable to money-medicine, and, with an estimated half a million unnecessary hysterectomies annually, I would say that little has changed. The secret to endometriosis is to see it for what it is: an end result of malunutrition.
Antidote For Endometriosis Elizabeth Smith, MD reviews the most recent clinical and scientific research on the cause of endometriosis and John Lee, MD's success in treating it. http://www.endo101.com/
Extractions: A True Help for Endometriosis Mainstream physicians readily acknowledge that pregnancy retards endometriosis and in some cases cures endometriosis. Mainstream medicine also acknowledges that menopause cures endometriosis. Now, the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has approved Natural Progesterone for endometrial (uterine lining) hyperplasia (proliferation). Many mainstream physicians are now using natural progesterone to fool the body into thinking it is pregnant ("pseudopregnancy") and stop endometriosis. Endometriosis is simply uterus innner lining (endometrium) that has ended up where it should not be. The endometrial cells (uterine inner lining) end up in the abdominal cavity next to the intestines, fallopian tubes, or on the ovary, and cycle through a menstrual period there causing endometriosis. What is it about pregnancy that cures endometriosis? There are three types of estrogen that the body produces: estradiol, estrone, and estriol. Estradiol produced during a normal menstrual cycle goes into the cell receptor and stimulates the cell receptor strongly stimulating endometriosis to grow. However, estrone and estriol go into the same receptor and stimulates it weakly blocking out estradiol (estradiol stimulates the endometriosis to grow). During pregnancy, the fetus produces precursors to estriol in the fetuse's adrenal glands. Then, the placenta produces estriol several orders of magnitude greater than the non-pregnant state. Progesterone is also produced by the placenta during pregnancy. "Pro" means "for" and gesterone means "gestation". During regular menstrual cycles, a woman produces 20 mg per day of progesterone. However, during the peak of pregnancy the woman's body produces 400 mg per day of progesterone.
Endometriosis File: Late-Breaking New Treatment Options Updated regularly over 100 descriptions of the latest treatments for endometriosisfromspecialists in gynecological disorders worldwide. http://www.lifestages.com/health/endometr.html
Extractions: W Endometriosis File . Learn about late-breaking research from recognized experts at departments of obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology, and surgery worldwide. Compiled from the National Library of Medicine database at the National Institutes of Health, the Endometriosis File Endometriosis File informs you about studies at such renowned institutions as the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. The Endometriosis File brings you the inside medical story on: Hormonal Agents for Endometriosis —up-to-the-minute studies on progesterone receptor antagonists, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, "add-back" hormone replacement therapy, ovulation suppression, and other hormonal therapies to relieve endometriosis
Do I Have Endometriosis? Do you suspect you have endometriosis? Read about the signs and symptoms of endometriosis. http://www.geocities.com/metriosis
Extractions: "Pain is the most common sypmtom of endometriosis and the reason most suffers go to their doctors. However, the extent of the pain doesn't seem to be dependent on how much endometriosis you have, but rather on where it is. For instance, a small number of cysts in an area that is disturbed during intercourse may be much more painful than a large number of elsewhere. Most sufferers also report that their pain seems to get worse during their period, although many other sufferers also report constant pain. Generally, however, if the pain comes and goes during your menstrual cycle, it's highly suggestive of endometriosis.
Women's Health | Uterus Concerns Dr. Northrup discusses endometriosis and fibroids, energy medicine,symptoms, and treatment options. endometriosis. endometriosis http://www.drnorthrup.com/womens-health-uterusconcerns.php
Extractions: essential fatty acids and a rich in B complex, zinc, selenium, vitamin E, and magnesium. Regular application of castor oil packs to the lower abdomen, a course of acupuncture and Chinese herbs , regular total body massage, and the use of bioidentical progesterone can all help bring about marked improvement in symptoms. Many women have had remarkable pain relief from simply stopping consumption of dairy foods.
MerckSource - Endometriosis Review diagrams and find information, including its causes and symptoms. http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library_frame.jspzQzpgzEz/pp/us/
Cure - Prevention & Curing Protocol endometriosis Prevention Curing Protocol. This endometriosis Preventionand The endometriosis Cause. To understand The endometriosis http://curezone.com/dis/1.asp?C0=127
Endometriosis And Environmental Toxins endometriosis caused by dioxins and PCBs. Monkeys given dioxin came down with endometriosis. http://www.geocities.com/endocause
Extractions: At the workshop "Basic Pathophysiology of Endometriosis" held in Washington in September 1991, a research paper was handed around that marked a surprising finding. It described a very high rate of endometriosis in rhesus monkeys that have been studied by the U.S. Air Force and National Aeronautics and Space Administration over many years to learn about the effects of radiation.
PILS Leaflet L329; Treatment Options For Endometriosis; (Version Treatment Options for endometriosis. endometriosis Another leaflet gives moregeneral information about endometriosis. What is endometriosis? The http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/ClinicalGuidance/ReleasedGuidance/webBrowser/pils/PL32
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Our Stolen Future: Advances In Understanding Endometriosis endometriosis is a puzzling and sometimes debilitating disease thataffects millions of women around the world. Women suffering http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/NewScience/reproduction/Endometriosis/endometrios
Extractions: 2002 review of links between endometriosis and dioxin Endometriosis is a puzzling and sometimes debilitating disease that affects millions of women around the world Women suffering from endometriosis experience a variety of symptoms, with lower abdominal pain being most common. Pain can be especially intense before and during menstrual periods. Some women experience pain throughout the menstrual cycle; some during sex. The disease forces more than 100,000 hysterectomies each year in the United States alone, and the costs of the disease exceed $1 billion annually. Particularly troubling is the fact that it is showing up more than ever before in very young women. Given the poor quality of data, however, it is difficult to document long term trends or determine the precise number of women afflicted with the disease. Many cases go unreported and accurate, confirmed diagnosis requires an invasive surgical procedure. Nonetheless, specialists in the field believe that the prevalence of the disease has increased greatly since World War II. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development estimates that endometriosis afflicts 10 to 20 percent of women of childbearing age in the U.S.
FAS: The Alternative To Hysterectomy Information about symptoms, diagnosis and surgical and nonsurgical treatments for endometriosis. http://www.drdeljuncojr.com/endometriosis.html
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 18, Ch. 239, Endometriosis endometriosis. Topics. General. General. endometriosis A nonmalignant disorderin which functioning endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section18/chapter239/239a.jsp
EMedicine Health - Endometriosis Overview Consumer health resource center providing an overview of endometriosis and its causes, symptoms and treatment. http://www.endometriosis.e-medicinehealth.com/
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Patient Information: Endometriosis Patient Information endometriosis. Although a gynecologist may be suspiciousthat a patient has endometriosis surgery is required for diagnosis. http://www.sls.org/patientinfo/endometriosis.html
Extractions: Endometriosis is a painful condition in which tissue somewhat resembling the lining of the uterus is found in other places in the body, usually in the pelvis. The misplaced cells form growths that can respond to ovarian hormones by producing secretions which can cause inflammation and sometimes bleeding. The results can be pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, and bowel problems. Common symptoms include pain during the menstrual flow, pain away from the menstrual flow, pain with intercourse or tampon insertion, and painful bowel movements. The pain can be sharp, stinging, burning or knifelike. Less common symptoms can include fatigue, pain with urination, and irritable bowel symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. Although a gynecologist may be suspicious that a patient has endometriosis surgery is required for diagnosis. Endometriosis is the most common cause of pelvic pain, but it is not the only cause. Even with no endometriosis in the pelvis, the uterus can still cramp severely, or the ovaries can still be painful from cysts or ovulation.
