by Physicians & Midwives | Mar 25, 2022 | Menopause
Endometriosis is a common medical condition that primarily affects women of reproductive age (25-40). It occurs when cells that are normally found within the uterus begin to appear in other parts of the body as well. Places such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes or the...
by Heartland Women's Healthcare | Apr 6, 2021 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Endometriosis is a largely misunderstood and misrepresented women’s health condition. It is believed to affect 1 in 10 women around the world during their reproductive years. It can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms vary significantly from woman to woman. For...
by Tabitha Andre, MD FACOG | Sep 19, 2016 | Women's Health Blog
Endometriosis carries the name because it comes from the term “endometrium”, which is the inner lining of the uterus. It occurs when tissue from the uterine lining implants outside the uterus but grows and acts like the uterine lining and sheds during the menstrual...
by Kimberly Kongkasuwan, MD FACOG | Nov 8, 2012 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Do you suffer from chronic or frequent pain in your lower abdomen and pelvis? You may be suffering in silence, but you’re not suffering alone. Around 1 in every 7 US women is affected by chronic pelvic pain, a condition that can significantly impact the quality of...
