Endometriosis: The Missed Disease....Excellent information !!

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Mon Sep 30 14:21:31 2002


Endometriosis: The Missed Disease

http://www.ivf.com/endowp.html

" Endometriosis is a disease primarily of the female reproductive system that is often misdiagnosed, and the result of a misdiagnosis can have devastating consequences to the sufferer. "Endometriosis is defined as the abnormal growth of endometrial cells - the same cells that make up the lining of the uterus and are shed monthly in the menstrual process - outside the uterus" (Schrotenboer and Subak-Sharpe, 74). These wayward cells can position themselves in the lower abdomen on areas such as the female organs and the stomach, and occasionally they can be found in such remote places as the lungs. On these locations the cells act as though they are uterine cells, adjusting to the changing hormone levels of the menstrual cycle. But, unlike uterine cells, they have no passage-way out of the body so they stay where they are and continue their cycle, causing scarring and adhesions as the body attempts to protect itself from the harm."

" Since misdiagnosis often occurs with endometriosis, a woman should be concerned if she exhibits the symptoms associated with the disease. Symptoms can include..."

There is much more to read about endometriosis at the above website address!!


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