Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Endometriosis |
In women suffering from endometriosis, tissue from the uterine lining (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. When the superficial part of this tissue is shed during a menstrual cycle, blood and tissue collect in the abdominal cavity. Endometriosis can be a cause of infertility.
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