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Endometriosis

NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia with information about endometriosis.

The National Endometriosis Society Founded in 1981 the National Endometriosis Society is a UK charity devoted exclusively to this disease.

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy A textbook style website with information about gynaecological disorders including endometriosis.

BBC Women's Health Information on endometriosis from the BBC website.

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THIS SITE: Home ¦ What are fibroids ¦ Symptoms ¦ Diagnosis ¦ Treatment overview ¦ Medical treatment ¦ Myomectomy ¦ Hysterectomy ¦ Uterine artery embolisation ¦ Operation movies ¦ Fibroid Clinic
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Endometriosis

A nonmalignant disorder in which functioning endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis is usually confined to the peritoneal or serosal surfaces of abdominal organs, commonly the ovaries, posterior broad ligament, posterior cul-de-sac, and uterosacral ligaments. Less common sites include the serosal surfaces of the small and large bowel, ureters, bladder, vagina, surgical scars, pleura, and pericardium. It can be asymptomatic, but common symptoms include painful heavy periods, pelvic pain, painful intercourse and subfertility.