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Endometriosis
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Pelvic Laparoscopy
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Laparoscopy is performed when less-invasive surgery is desired. It is also called "band-aid" surgery because only small incisions need to be made to accomodate the small surgical instruments that are used to view the abdominal contents and perform the surgery.
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Endometriosis
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Endometriosis is the condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows on other areas of the body causing pain and irregular bleeding.
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Abnormal Menstrual Periods
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Abnormal menstrual periods may have a variety of causes, such as endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial polyps, uterine fibroids, and abnormal thyroid or pituitary function.The endometrium is the tissue lining the uterus. When the endometrium becomes unusually thick it is called endometrial hyperplasia. Hyperplasia may cause profuse or extended menstrual bleeding.
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• Definition
• Endometriosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Endometriosis Symptoms & Signs
• Endometriosis Prevention
• Endometriosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Endometriosis Treatment
• Endometriosis Prognosis
• Endometriosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Adhesion
• Dysmenorrhea in the Adolescent
• Infertility
• Menopause
Tests & Exams
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• FSH
• LH Blood Test
Surgery & Procedures
• C-Section
• Episiotomy
• Hysterectomy
Other Topics
• Back Pain - Low
• Bleeding
• Cysts
• Depression
• Nodules
• Pain Medications
• Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods
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