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IUD Use To Treat Endometriosis IUD Use To Treat Endometriosis
IUD Use To Treat Endometriosis Endometriosis can affect women from their first menses through menopause. It is especially common among women in their 30s and 40s, but can become symptomatic in the teenage years. It is a disorder that occurs when the menstrual tissue lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It typically causes pelvic pain when it presents in teenagers, and the growths are most commonly found on the pelvic floor lining of younger patients. Women who have a female relative with endometriosis are at increased risk for developing the disorder. Additionally, girls who start their menstrual cycles at a …

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What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains
What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, endometriosis affects at least 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44. It is especially common among women in their 30s and 40s. Endometriosis is an often painful disorder which occurs when the tissue lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It is typically found on the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, tissues that hold the uterus in place and the outer surface of the uterus. Symptoms • Bleeding or spotting between periods • Painful periods • Infertility • Pain during int…

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