Endometriosis
A painful condition where the lining tissue of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue causes pain when it bleeds during each menstrual cycle.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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