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Lesions in Pelvis May Be ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ in Endometriosis

Recognizing the systemic effects of endometriosis may help doctors better understand the experiences of patients with the disease and guide the approach to diagnosis and treatment, according to the president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Beyond lesions in the pelvis, endometriosis may underlie a range of co-occurring conditions, such as generalized inflammation, […]

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Pregnant Emma Roberts: I Froze My Eggs After Endometriosis Diagnosis

Parenthood prep. Pregnant Emma Roberts was “terrified” to freeze her eggs after being diagnosed with endometriosis. Planning Ahead! Khloe Kardashian, More Celebs Open Up About Freezing Eggs “I always had debilitating cramps and periods, so bad that I would miss school and, later, have to cancel meetings,” the actress, 29, told Cosmopolitan in her December/January […]

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New Study Finds Botox May Ease Symptoms Of Endometriosis

In the last five years, Botox has practically gone from niche to normal. What was once seen solely as a cosmetic injectable is now considered a cure-all for a multitude of ailments, be it excess sweating, migraines – even muscle spasms. Yet another reason Botox is making waves in the wellness world? It may ease […]

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9 Endometriosis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

March is Endometriosis Awareness month and while the disease affects an estimated 200 million women worldwide like myself, and was one of the most-Googled health search terms of 2018, endometriosis symptoms are often missed or ignored. And there’s good reason why this occurs. But first, let me dispel a pervasive and damaging myth about endometriosis: […]

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Laparoscopy for endometriosis: Tips and what to expect

Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows in other places in the body, forming lesions. Endometrial tissue responds to hormones, causing some cramping and bleeding during a person’s period as their body expels the tissue. Having this tissue in other locations can cause severe pain, […]