Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause severe pain, especially during menstrual periods,

6.5 million women
Severity: Moderate
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause
Who it affects
Women of reproductive age

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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