Endometriosis - Glossary

Endometrium: The inner lining of the uterus

Endometriosis: A benign condition in which tissue that looks like endometrial tissue grows in abnormal places in the abdomen.

Estrogen: A female hormone produced in the ovaries.

Fallopian Tubes: Tubes through which an egg travels from the ovary to the uterus.

Gonadotropin- Releasing Hormone Agonist: Medical therapy used to block the effects of certain hormones.

Infertility: A condition in which a couple has been unable to conceive after 12 months despite frequent sex without the use of any form of birth control

Inflammation: Pain, swelling, redness, and irritation of tissues in the body.

Laparoscopy: Examination of the peritoneum through a lighted instrument.

Rectum: The lowermost part of the digestive tract which is connected to the exterior of the body through the anus.

Stem cell: Cells that gives rise to a lineage of cells. Particularly used to describe the most primitive cells in the bone marrow from which all the various types of blood cell are derived.

Hysterectomy: An operation in which the uterus is removed.

Imperforate hymen: A membrane covering the opening of the vagina that does not have an opening

Published on Oct 24, 2015
Last Updated on May 19, 2020

saminda89 Thursday, March 15, 2012

I have had surgery for endometriosis over a year ago , and have really had not a lot af relief from it, I am now being put on some heavy drugs such as morphine, Im 22 and would love to have a baby in the next year or so but im so scared i wont be able to , more to the point does anyone go back to a normal sex life ever?! i feel im losing my partner , like we are not as close anymore . I hate this disease and am desperatley looking for some alternative therapies ? thanks sam

unicornkari Saturday, January 7, 2012

I found out i have endometriosis 5 months ago, i took the birth control but have had no improvement ;[ im trying to become pregnant but its so difficult having so much pain. is there any kind of diet i should be on? pleeease help!! ive suffered for 15 yrs now!

chotu Wednesday, April 13, 2011

i am 23 years old. I have an abortion in aug 2009. thats my first pregnancy. and i didnt get periods for 4months. then i got a loop by a doctor because my endometic layer size is very thin. i used some pills of estrogen and progesterone for 4 months. now iam getting periods for 36 days cycle. i am continuing my loop now also. i am planning to remove my loop in aug 2012. is there any problem by continuing this loop for the next year also. i am planning to get pregnant in the next year itself. and its not possible to remove my loop in this year because i am in abroad now. suggest me, there is any problem to get pregnant and in my health as well as my child's health. is there any food to improve my health and periods cycle. suggest me please. but its not possible to come to india and remove the loop in this year. so i am planning to next year. suggest me please please. i think you can understand my problem and give better suggestion for me. many many thanks in advance.

sunny1 Saturday, March 22, 2008

Endometriosis is one of the most difficult condtions. It often mimics other condtions and sometimes it is difficult to differntiate from cancer. The surgery of the condition is also difficult.

adriabold Thursday, May 19, 2011

A couple of years ago I found outstanding results from treatments for endometriosis for my fibroids. It is also recommended for endometriosis. You may want to consider finding a Treatment of Endometriosis then explore the resources on treatments for endometriosis which include nutritional, complementary, and multi-disciplinary approaches to management of this condition.

guest Monday, April 16, 2007

I had a hysterectomy 3 years ago and thats when my OBGYN found my endimetriosis and it has attached to my bowel and cannot be removed because it has hardened i also didnt know that it can still spread to any organ i am also at high risk for lupus, arthritis, and other stuff the only person i can talk to about it is my husband he is my rock i dont know what i'd do without him. Is there anyone I can talk to to help ease the worry of the things that i am high risk for. Thank you for letting me send a comment.