Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful medical condition that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, called endometrium, grows outside the uterus. This tissue, known as endometrial implants, can be found on various pelvic organs such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the outer surface of the uterus. In rare cases,… Continue reading Understanding Endometriosis: A Brief Overview
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Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time”
Ladies, we know your lives get busy. So why not pull out your calendar or smartphone right now and see if you’re due for a visit to your health care providers? You’ll be doing your part for National Women’s Checkup Day (observed today, Monday, May 14th), an annual event that’s part of National Women’s Health… Continue reading Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time”
What Do You Know About Endometriosis?
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, which means it’s a good time to brush up on this common women’s health problem. For example, did you know that endometriosis gets its name from endometrium (en-doh-MEE-tree-um), the tissue that lines the uterus? Or that this often painful condition occurs when that tissue begins to grow in other places,… Continue reading What Do You Know About Endometriosis?