World Health Organization (WHO)
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Q: What is endometriosis?
A: #Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility
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Symptoms associated with #endometriosis vary - including a combination of:
🚺 painful periods
🚺 chronic pelvic pain
🚺 pain during and/or after sex
🚺 painful bowel movements
🚺 painful urination
🚺 fatigue
🚺 depression or anxiety
🚺 abdominal bloating & nausea
#Endometriosis also can cause infertility.
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#Endometriosis is a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting pain.
Because of the wide range and variability of symptoms, the disease is hard to recognize and many people live with the condition for years undiagnosed bit.ly
The debilitating pain associated with #endometriosis can lead to anxiety or depression, and can prevent people with the disease from going to work or school. bit.ly
At present, there is no known cure for #endometriosis, and treatment is usually aimed at controlling symptoms bit.ly

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