Endometriosis

Endometriosis

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I'm 32 years old and have been diagnosed with endometriosis, which is interfering with my ability to get pregnant. I've been reading about the influence of free radicals in endometriosis. Can you explain what this is?

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Keeping Fit May Boost Survival With Endometrial Cancer

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Study found higher death risk for those who were overweight, physically inactive

TUESDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Endometrial cancer patients are much more likely to die if they're overweight and physically inactive, a new study finds.

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