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Let’s Talk About Sex: Is Endometriosis Affecting You in The Bedroom?

The website, endometriosis.org, defines endometriosis as, “a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (called “the endometrium”), is found outside the uterus, where it induces a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result in scar tissue.” One of the symptoms of endometriosis is called dyspareunia or painful intercourse. This occurs because of …

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Endometriosis: So Much More Than Heavy Painful Periods

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Endometriosis is gynecological condition that affects between 3% and 10% of reproductive aged women. UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology states that endometriosis occurs when, “the tissue that makes up the uterine lining (the lining of the womb) is present on other organs inside your body.” While some women may have no symptoms at all, the usual …

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Let’s Talk About Sex: Is Endometriosis Affecting You in The Bedroom?

As we observe Endometriosis Awareness Month in the month of March, we examine the many ways that this very debilitating disease affects over 176 million women worldwide. The website, endometriosis.org, defines endometriosis as, “a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (called “the endometrium”), is found outside the uterus, where it …

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