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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Q&A: Ashley Abel Is On a Mission to End Endometriosis
The CEO and co-founder of the biotechnology company Metri Bio is focused on everything endometriosis including treatment options for the disease
Hormone Treatments for Uterine Conditions
Finding the right treatment plan may improve quality of life. Here’s what you need to know about hormone treatments for uterine conditions.
My Mother and Grandmother Both Have Endometriosis, and Doctors Still Dismissed Me
Finding the right care was hard work, but I finally found the support I needed
Do You Have to Have Surgery for Endometriosis?
Not necessarily. There are medications that can be used to treat endometriosis. Here’s what you need to know.
My Doctor Told Me to Go Get Pregnant to Treat My Endometriosis
After endometriosis surgery didn’t work, I was told to get pregnant or have a hysterectomy to help stop the pain
Managing Uterine Health Conditions at Work
Uterine health conditions, like fibroids, can be hard to manage at work, but accommodations and support are available
True or False: Endometriosis
Take our quiz to see how much you know about endometriosis stages and other facts about this common health condition
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About OB-GYN Robotic-Assisted Surgery
The field of robotic-assisted OB-GYN surgery is growing. Here’s what you should know.
Información resumida: Lo que debes saber sobre la cirugía ginecológica obstétrica con asistencia robótica
El campo de la cirugía ginecológica obstétrica con asistencia robótica es cada vez más importante. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber. The field of robotic-assisted OB-GYN surgery is growing. Here’s what you should know.
Is It Endometriosis or Endometrial Cancer?
How to tell the difference about these conditions with similar symptoms and what to do about it either way
A Doctor Talked Me into Getting a Hysterectomy to Cure My Endometriosis. She Was Wrong.
I wish doctors had listened to me, and I wish I’d known to advocate for myself
FAQs: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis
It can take years for women to get diagnosed. Learn about the condition to get the help you need.
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