Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause pelvic pain, heavy periods, and infertility. It occurs when the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly affects women in their 30s and 40s, but it can occur at any age. What are the symptoms of endometriosis? There are several symptoms …
Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women, and can be extremely painful. It is a disorder in which the tissue lining the uterus forms outside of the uterus, typically in areas such as the intestines, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. During a menstrual cycle, this tissue sheds and can result in intense discomfort. Because …
Do you experience pain during sex, urinating during your period, or with bowel movements during your period? Do you experience abnormal or heavy menstrual flow that are accompanied with cramps and pain? Do you notice that you deal with routine gastrointestinal issues including constipation or diarrhea? If this sounds like you, you may be struggling …
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A common condition that impacts approximately 5 million American women is that of endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that impacts the uterine lining. This lining, which is produced by the body each month for egg implantation, is shed during the monthly menstrual period. However, with endometriosis, women have endometrial tissue that travels outside of the …
Dr. Craig Ranch and his team in McKinney, TX provide women with a range of solutions for their reproductive health. He can evaluate, diagnosis, and treat a number of conditions that may be impacting a patient. This includes the diagnosis of endometriosis. What is endometriosis? Dr. Craig Ranch describes endometriosis as the improper development …
Sometimes, the endometrial tissue moves out of the end of the fallopian tube and into the abdomen. In some women, the tissue can even attach to other organs. The hormones made in the upcoming menstrual cycle stimulate this extra tissue to grow and then shed, just as it would in the uterus. Unfortunately, the shedding …
How far have we come, when it comes to our periods? Who remembers being self conscious about their period, hiding tampons up their sleeves as they walked quickly to the bathroom during breaks in between classes? Even though we may feel less worried about hiding our periods these day, talking about them openly may take …
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