What is endometriosis?

Women should be aware of the rare disease endometriosis, regarded as a silent killer of ovaries and a slow killer of fertility

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Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where endometrial tissue (tissue similar to the lining of the uterus) grows outside the uterus

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Endometriosis can make organs like the uterus, bladder, or bowels stick together at certain points, and this condition is called `adhesions`

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It usually presents as severe dysmenorrhea, manifested as intense pain during periods, which is frequently dismissed as normal

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Lifestyle changes, such as diet modifications and stress reduction, may complement medical treatments

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