Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to your uterine lining grows outside your uterus and gets stuck to other organs or structures, often resulting in pain or infertility. READ MORE
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Is It Endometriosis or Endometrial Cancer?
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Q&A: A Patient’s Perspective on Experiencing Uterine Health Conditions
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Q&A: A Healthcare Provider’s Perspective on Diagnosing Uterine Health Conditions
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Health Insurance 101: How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have Endometriosis
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Why Access to Contraception Matters for Women of All Ages
Contraceptives help with many health concerns beyond pregnancy prevention, yet millions of women struggle to access them
Why Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Is Painfully Slow
Endometriosis affects 1 out of 10 women — but it’s still taboo, misunderstood and critically underfunded
It Took 3 Decades for Me to Receive an Endometriosis Diagnosis
Even though I had access to comprehensive healthcare and specialists, my symptoms were still dismissed
I Was Bleeding to Death on the Bathroom Floor — While the Medics Insisted I Couldn’t Afford the Ambulance Ride
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