Endometriosis

Name: adenomyosis. Synonyms: endometriosis interna, uterine endometriosis, internal endometriosis General description:    Adenomyosis is the presence of endometrial glands and supporting tissues in the muscle of the uterus where it would not occur normally. When the gland tissue grows...

Putting a price tag on a disease isn't an easy task. Adding up the costs of doctor visits, medication, and surgery, for instance, gives one only a hint at the type of huge sums...

A Tennessee hospital, Baptist Hospital West, has the distinction of being the first West Knox County hospital to get outfitted with robotic surgery equipment. The hospital has already begun to perform robotic surgeries as...

Eat Fruit Two studies published in 2004 suggest that adding fruits and vegetables to your diet may protect you against developing endometriosis. At the same time, it has been found that red meat and ham seem to increase...

  New research suggests that women who have endometriosis have a higher risk for developing various types of cancer. The gynecological condition is characterized by the growth of endometrium-like tissue, normally found only in the lining of the uterus,...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Pelvic Pain Pelvic pain is estimated to be responsible for almost 25% of gynecology visits. When a laparoscopy is performed and mild or minimal endometriosis is found, doctors and patients alike may...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD "I am 46 and every month before I start my period, I have really painful cramps. They are so painful that I can barely function. What could be the cause of...

Woman's Diagnostic Cyber Disease Profile Endometriosis Synonyms endometriosis externa General description Endometriosis is the growth of skin tissue that lines the uterus (called endometrium), at a site outside of the uterus, usually on the lining of...