141. Clinical Evidence Women S Health Endometriosis Interventions endometriosis. Search date March 2004. Neil Johnson and Cynthia Farquhar Subfertility in women with endometriosis (see infertility and subfertility) http://www.clinicalevidence.com/ceweb/conditions/woh/0802/0802.jsp

142. MerckSource - Endometriosis Review diagrams and find information, including its causes and symptoms. http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library_frame.jspzQzpgzEz/pp/us/

143. PRODIGY Guidance - Endometriosis endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the endometriosis is found almost exclusively in women of reproductive age, http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/guidance.asp?gt=Endometriosis

144. Endometriosis And Environmental Toxins endometriosis caused by dioxins and PCBs. Monkeys given dioxin came down with endometriosis. http://www.geocities.com/endocause

Endometriosis Caused by Dioxins and PCBs Home Immune System and Dioxin Organochlorines and Endometriosis Animals affected hormonally What You Can Do! Dioxins PCBs Avoiding Dioxins and PCBs Dioxin Danger in Tampons Links! Website by Elizabeth Smith, MD about taking progesterone and avoiding xenoestrogens for endometriosis help! Links! Buy the Book! ENDOMETRIOSIS SOURCEBOOK! Links! Help for Endometriosis the Natural Way! Use Natural Progesterone Hormone to fake Pregnancy and Alleviate ENDOMETRIOSIS! Free counter Endometriosis Caused by Dioxin and PCBs Excerpt from Endometriosis Sourcebook by Mary Lou Ballweg Editor's note: The dramatic news that endometriosis in monkeys could be caused by exposure to dioxin was first published in the association newsletter in the summer of 1992. At the workshop "Basic Pathophysiology of Endometriosis" held in Washington in September 1991, a research paper was handed around that marked a surprising finding. It described a very high rate of endometriosis in rhesus monkeys that have been studied by the U.S. Air Force and National Aeronautics and Space Administration over many years to learn about the effects of radiation. The endometriosis developed spontaneously in 53 percent of the monkeys in the study group that received no radiation, the incidence of spontaneous endometriosis (endometriosis that developed on its own, not due to endometrium transplanted for research purposes) was 26 percent.

145. Medical Treatment Of ENDOMETRIOSIS And PELVIC PAIN endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in at least 15% of all women of Yet, theorigin and management of endometriosis remains controversial and http://www.usdoctor.com/endo.htm

Medical Treatment of ENDOMETRIOSIS and PELVIC PAIN LASER LAPAROSCOPY MOVIE Published L.U.N.A. Medical Article Edward M. Lichten, M.D. 180 East Brown Street '2' Birmingham, Michigan 48009 Appointment, phone: (248) 593.9999 Endometriosis is a 14 year old African-American Non-sexually active female Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in at least 15% of all women of reproductive age. Additionally, of women who experience infertility or dysmenorrhea, this disease is a factor in half. Yet, the origin and management of endometriosis remains controversial and frustrating. As a pain syndrome, misconceptions are continually being challenged. A number of theories have been proposed to explain the development of endometriosis. Among the most common are: *Retrograde passage of endometrial tissue through the fallopian tubes with implantation on pelvic organs. Regurgitation of menstrual tissue can explain the predominance of endometriotic lesion in the cul-de-sac, the uterosacrals, and ovaries. *Lymphatic or hematological spread of endometrial tissue to parts of the body distant from the uterus.

146. Natural Remedies For Endometriosis. Most Patients Claim Much Reduced Pain And Cr Eckhart, MD uses Natural Progesterone and Avoids Chemicals that mimic Estrogen to help endometriosis. The effect may be better than surgery or prescription drugs. http://www.goodbyeendo.com/

Click Here! Go to Text Go to Summary Oprah Winfry Oprah Winfry Endorses Natural Progesterone Oprah Website Suzanne Somers Suzanne Somers Endorses Natural Progesterone Get Suzanne's Book Testimony Sincerely, Taunya H. Testimony Deb. H More Testimonies Help for Your Endometriosis by Peter Eckhart, MD I am a medical doctor, and in my opinion, I have had great luck with helping endometriosis with our natural system. Patients that use our system claim that they have had better outcomes than conventional surgery or prescription medicines. Part one of our system consists of taking Natural Progesterone. John Lee, MD, an American Norwegian who practiced in California, used Natural Progesterone in his clinical practice as a natural remedy to treat endometriosis with great success for several decades. Part two of our system is to avoid chemicals that cause endometriosis. Prior to 1921, there were only twenty reports of endometriosis in the worldwide medical literature. Now, in the USA, 1 out of 20 women have endometriosis. Chemicals that mimic estrogen (xenoestrogens) seem to be the cause of endometriosis. There are 85,000 chemicals in use in the USA, and some of these chemicals have hormonal effects that provoke endometriosis. Our 2 Part System 1. Avoid the chemicals in our daily lives that mimic estrogen.

147. Allexperts Endometriosis Q&A Doctors and other specialists answer your medical questions about endometriosisconfidentially and for free. http://www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=1008

148. Veritas Medicine - Endometriosis Clinical trial listings and indepth treatment information for serious illnesses.Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match http://www.veritasmedicine.com/d_index.cfm?did=24&vip=0-1-1

149. Uterus, Fallopian Tube, Ovary, Peritoneum - Pelvic Endometriosis Top photo shows endometriosis of the ovary and peritoneum. Bottom photo showsendometriosis on the pelvic side wall Basic anatomy of retrograde http://www.gfmer.ch/selected_images_v2/detail_list.php?cat1=18&cat3=143&stype=d

150. CNN - Endometriosis And Sexuality - July 9, 1999 No one is entirely sure what causes endometriosis, but it is clear that thiscondition can Unfortunately, endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/women/9907/09/sex.endometriosis/

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. LOCAL ... daily almanac MULTIMEDIA: video video archive audio multimedia showcase ... more services E-MAIL: Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists. Enter your address: document.write(' '); Or: Get a free e-mail account E-MAIL DISCUSSION: message boards chat feedback CNN WEB SITES: AsiaNow Svenska Norge Danmark ... Italian FASTER ACCESS: europe japan TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW CNN NETWORKS: more networks transcripts SITE INFO: help contents search ad info ... jobs WEB SERVICES: health women > story page Endometriosis and sexuality July 9, 1999 Web posted at: 11:43 AM EDT (1543 GMT) In this story: A mysterious malady How do I know if I have endometriosis? How might endometriosis affect my sex life? What are the treatments and how might they affect my sex life? ... RELATEDS By Sandor Gardos, Ph.D. (WebMD) It is estimated that up to 10 million American women suffer from a chronic, painful condition known as endometriosis. This illness occurs when pieces of the normal lining of the uterus (the endometrium) "migrate" to other areas of the body most commonly, the pelvic region. Because the endometrium normally sheds during a woman's monthly menstrual cycle, internal bleeding, inflammation and pain usually result if this tissue locates itself in a part of the body that has no way of draining it. Although pain during or following intercourse is one of the most common reasons for women with this condition to see a doctor, the issue of how endometriosis affects sexuality is almost never discussed. This is especially troubling since almost all of the available treatments will also affect a woman's sexual functioning in one way or another.

151. Institute For Female Alternative Medicine Endometriosis Information about symptoms, diagnosis and surgical and nonsurgical treatments for endometriosis. http://www.alternativesurgery.com/education/endometriosis.php

Home FAQ Weblog About the Doctor ... How can FAS help? Other Resources: Actual FAS Photos See Your Surgery The normal tissue lining the uterine cavity is called the endometrium. Endometriosis is a condition in which the presence of this endometrial tissue moves outside the uterus. The most common places for implantation are the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder and intestines, uterine wall, and the lining of the pelvis. In very rare cases it may be found in the lungs, surgical wounds (cesarean section scars), brain tissue and the vaginal wall. The explanation on how this tissue moves outside the uterine cavity is under debate. It is thought that during menstruation, blood can regurgitate out of the fallopian tubes and into the abdominal cavity. This process is known as retrograde bleeding. How common is it? The true incidence of Endometriosis is not really known, but it is thought that 10-15% of all women of reproductive age will develop Endometriosis and 25-35% of all infertile women have Endometriosis. The risk of this disease is seven times greater if a mother or sister have had the disease. back to top What are the symptoms of Endometriosis?

152. Cutaneous Endometriosis 2 More commonly, cutaneous endometriosis occurs in a surgical scar from The etiology of cutaneous endometriosis that develops in surgical scars is http://dermatology.cdlib.org/DOJvol6num1/NYUcases/endometriosis/endometriosis.ht

DOJ Contents English Cutaneous endometriosis Paul M. Friedman, M.D. and M. Joyce Rico, M.D. Dermatology Online Journal 6(1): 8 Department of Dermatology, New York University PATIENT: 29-year-old woman DURATION: Three months DISTRIBUTION: Umbilicus HISTORY: The patient presented with a three-month history of a slowly growing, mildly painful nodule in the umbilicus. There was no history of bleeding or cyclic fluctuation in size. Her past medical history and surgical history were unremarkable. Figure 1 Figure 2 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: There was an 8-x-6-mm, soft, dome-shaped, brown nodule in the umbilicus. LABORATORY DATA: None HISTOPATHOLOGY: There is a dome-shaped lesion that is characterized by glandular structures which are lined by endometrial epithelial cells and are surrounded by a cellular stroma with extravasated erythrocytes. DIAGNOSIS: Endometriosis COMMENT: Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Extrapelvic endometriosis may occur in up to 12 percent of women with endometriosis.[ ] Umbilical endometriosis is rare with an estimated incidence of 0.5 to 1.0 percent of all patients with endometrial ectopia.[

153. Miracle Babies: Chapter 17 Endometriosis: Conquering The Silent Invader Comprehensive information about endometriosis, its symptoms, theroetical causes, impact on fertility and treatment options. http://www.ivf.com/ch17mb.html

Endometriosis Conquering the Silent Invader "When we had sex on our wedding night, instead of having an ultimate experience with my husband, sex was so painful I ended up in tears," Marilyn P. wrote to her Witsendo friends. "I thought something was wrong with me . . .that I was frigid or something. "When I went to the doctor, I told him I'd always had some pain with my periods but that my cramps were getting worse. "He did a pelvic exam and I screamed when he touched my left ovary. After doing an ultrasound examination, he told me that my left ovary was swollen to twice its normal size. He also felt small bumps behind my uterus. He recommended doing a laparoscopy to find out what was going on. "That's when I got the news: endometriosis at the ripe old age of twenty-three, and that I had probably had endometriosis as a teenager! What a way to start married life." What is it? Endometriosis is described as the presence of endometrial tissue in locations outside the endometrial (uterine) cavity. Endometriosis is commonly found in the cul-de-sac (behind the uterus), the rectovaginal septum (the tissue between the rectum and vagina), on the surface of the rectum, the fallopian tubes and ovaries, the uterosacral ligaments, the bladder, and the pelvic side wall. Generally endometriosis in the rectovaginal septum is more likely to deeply invade the underlying structures. Is endometriosis a genetic disease?

154. Endometriosis The name endometriosis comes from the word “endometrium.” This is the tissue thatlines endometriosis occurs when this tissue grows outside the uterus. http://www.cwhn.ca/resources/faq/endo.html

Text Index What's Hot Databases Network ... Main Page Endometriosis What is endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? What are the signs and symptoms? How is endometriosis diagnosed? ... Where can I go for more information? What is endometriosis? The name endometriosis comes from the word “endometrium.” This is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus. Endometriosis occurs when this tissue grows outside the uterus. These are called implants. The female hormone estrogen causes these implants to grow, bleed and break down, causing pain and swelling. This may or may not happen at the same time as your period. Unlike the tissue shed by the uterus during your period, these implants outside the uterus have no way to leave the body. The implants become inflamed and swollen. The inflammation causes scar tissue around nearby organs that can interfere with their normal functioning and cause pain. Endometriosis is a common health problem in women. It generally appears between the ages of 15 and 50. What causes endometriosis?

155. Endotext.com - Female Reproductive Endocrinology - Endometriosis endometriosis occurs early in reproductive aged women, and its incidence The prevalence of endometriosis ranges from 250% of reproductive aged women. http://www.endotext.org/female/female9/female9.htm

ENDOMETRIOSIS Chapter 9 - Elizabeth A. Pritts, MD, and Robert N Taylor, MD, PhD March 1, 2002 Index Contributors Search DEFINITION Endometriosis is a disease in which endometrial glands and stroma implant and grow in areas outside the uterus (See Fig.1). The most common place to find implants is in the peritoneal cavity, but endometriotic lesions occasionally have been found in the pleural cavity, liver, kidney, gluteal muscles, bladder, and even in men. The anatomical location and inflammatory response to these lesions are believed to account for the symptoms and signs associated with endometriosis. Figure 1. Common locations of endometriosis within the pelvis and abdomen. (Reprinted by permission from the New England Journal of Medicine 2001. Olive DL, Pritts EA. Treatment of Endometriosis. Vol. 345:267) SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS The most common symptom for women who have endometriosis is that of cyclic pelvic pain, although many women with endometriosis may not have this complaint. The pain usually begins just before menses and continues throughout the duration of menstrual flow and typically includes dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dysuria, or dyschezia. The pain also may be perceived in musculoskeletal regions, such as the flank, low back, or thighs. The next most common symptom is that of infertility. It is apparent that women with moderate and severe disease can have fertility problems due to the mechanical blockage of sperm-egg union, either from adhesions or disruption of normal pelvic anatomy. Interestingly, women with minimal or mild disease also have decreased fertility outcomes when compared with those without clinical evidence of endometriosis. The exact causes remain elusive to date, but several postulated mechanisms will be addressed below.

156. Endotext.com - Female Reproductive Endocrinology, Endometriosis http://www.endotext.org/female/female9/femaleframe9.htm

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157. The Endometriosis Association Details about the endometriosis Association, a nonprofit self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education, and research to those affected by this disease. http://www.KillerCramps.org

Endometriosis Association 8585 N. 76th Place Milwaukee, WI 53223 USA phone 414.355.2200 fax 414.355.6065

158. Ovarian Endometriosis Ovarian endometriosis. Photo Courtesy of Dr LK Yap. Close Window. http://isge.org/pic/f.html

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159. Discovery Health :: Endometriosis The latest endometriosis Facts at Discovery Health s endometriosis Center. http://health.discovery.com/centers/womens/endometriosis/endometriosis.html

var oasPositionArray = "x21,x24,TopLeft,Top3,x29,x12"; OAS_RICH("TopLeft"); September 21, 2005 Endometriosis More on endometriosis: Endometriosis Facts to Know Endometriosis Symptoms/Diagnosis Endometriosis Questions and Answers Endometriosis Lifestyle Tips ... Endometriosis Treatment Back to Women's Health Center The Basics of Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition in which cells from the endometrium - or uterine lining - grow outside the uterus and adhere to other structures in the pelvis, most commonly the ovaries, bowel, fallopian tubes or bladder. It is a benign (noncancerous) condition. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), endometriosis is a common condition affecting 10 to 15 percent of reproductive-age women. It rarely causes symptoms following natural or surgical menopause. The most common symptoms of endometriosis are painful menstrual periods or non-cyclic pelvic pain. However, the type and intensity of symptoms vary greatly among women with endometriosis. Symptoms may be completely disabling or mild. Sometimes the condition is present and causes few to no symptoms. Chronic pelvic pain is common in women with endometriosis. Other symptoms may include: diarrhea and painful bowel movements especially during menstruation painful intercourse abdominal tenderness severe cramping Endometriosis with scarring that distorts the anatomy of the pelvic organs may impair fertility. When there is no distortion of the pelvic organs or blockage of the fallopian tubes, endometriosis is less likely to impair fertility.

160. Endo Sisters' Survival Kit This kit represents the combined efforts of many wonderful women who suffer from this disease. It provides various sources of information for those suffering from endometriosis. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/8509/endokit.html

*** This kit represents the combined efforts of many wonderful women who suffer from this disease. *** *** Please EMAIL ME immediately if any of the links do not work. *** *** I will figure out the problem and have it fixed in a jiffy. Thank you ! Carey *** ENDO SISTER'S SURVIVAL KIT Updated as of October 2000 Hello, Welcome to the group!!! (Group being "alt.support.endometriosis" newsgroup) You have just found the very best place to be if you have Endo or love someone who does. Our group is full of supportive and knowledgeable women (and even some men!). Feel free to cry, vent, laugh and learn with us; we are more than willing to help when we can and however we can. Too many of us suffered alone with this disease for too many years. So, we don't want to see another to have to do the same. Also, Knowledge IS Power!!! (smile). Especially with this disease! We hope that you find the help and support that we have found here, among your Fellow Endo Sisters. Following you will find some lists that will be helpful in your journey down the path of Endometriosis. There is a list of doctors that are well respected in the field and have given vast relief to many women. There is a list of online support groups, Endo associations and foundations. There is a list of books to read and a list of websites dedicated to Endo and helping to spread accurate knowledge and awareness about the disease, many of them by women just like you and I. There is even a list of medical search sites, drug reference sites, surgical reference sites, dealing with insurances and even some studies. We hope you feel welcome and comfortable here, and that our packet of information helps you on your way to learning all you can about Endo. Know we are ALWAYS here for you, ready and willing to help.

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