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While blood clots during your period are common, it is important to note that, unlike with a standard cut wound, these clots are quite different. Instead of a traditional blood clot, period blood clots are a mixture of various parts, including the uterine lining, dead tissue, and blood. While they are usually natural and nothing […]
Many women who suffer from Endometriosis are never diagnosed with the condition, which can prevent them from getting the medical care they need to have a better, more healthy life. Endometriosis is a serious medical condition that affects an estimated ten percent of women, and while it may go undiagnosed in a good percentage of […]
Pain. Fatigue. Emotional strain. Women with endometriosis deal with those issues, in addition to others, on a daily basis. Pain is the dominant symptom of endometriosis, which occurs when the cells normally lining the uterus develop outside of the organ, and as most women with this condition will attest to, those severe cramps, pelvic and […]
Exhausted? Tired in the morning after a night’s sleep? Barely able to keep your eyes open? If this your normal day and you suffer from endometriosis, the two may be connected. A new study on endometriosis, when tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the organ causing bleeding and debilitating pain, reveals that fatigue […]
The debilitating pain can be isolating. When climbing out of bed seems like an incredible feat, women who suffer from endometriosis can feel completely alone in their struggles. But a new wave of celebrities are coming out of the Hollywood-works and discussing their fight against the chronic condition. Individuals have long suffered in silence while […]
It’s a disease that affects an estimated 7 million American women, yet research on the causes of endometriosis and how to treat it continues to be severely underfunded. The most recent statistics from the National Institute of Health reveal that in 2016 a total of $10 million was spent on endometriosis research. Compare that to […]
At least 5.5 million American women and 176 million women worldwide suffer from endometriosis. Yet many women mistake this painful condition, when the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of that organ, for regular menstrual cramps. And since some of the cramping and pelvic pain symptoms mimic those that women experience throughout the […]
It helps with weight loss, reduces the risk of breast cancer, boost’s the baby’s immune system, and provides mother-baby bonding. Those are just a few of the benefits breastfeeding brings, and now a new study has revealed that the miraculous milk may even reduce the risk of endometriosis. Occurrences of endometriosis, a chronic condition where […]
If you are considering an endometrial procedure to alleviate symptoms of painful periods, irregular bleeding and excessive menstrual flow, you do have options. Dr. David Ghozland, a Los Angeles-area OB/GYN, offers endometrial ablation and endomyometrial resection to help women feel better without the need for a hysterectomy. What is endometrial ablation? If you […]
Adenomyosis sounds like a rare disease but it is actually a widespread concern among menopause-aged women. The good news is, adenomyosis is completely treatable using procedures such as robotic hysterectomy and endometrial ablation surgery. Understanding the condition and symptoms. Sometimes, the uterus interior lining breaks though the uterine walls. When this happens, it’s known as […]
