Endometriosis
Endometriosis
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Washington, DC: Endocrine Society
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English
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Washington, DC: Endocrine Society
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Abstract
Pelvic endometriosis is a complex syndrome characterized by an estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory process that affects primarily pelvic tissues, including the ovaries. It is caused when shed endometrial tissue travels retrograde into the lower abdominal cavity. Endometriosis is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain in women...
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Endometriosis
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6693056
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6693056
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0163-769X
E-ISSN
1945-7189
DOI
10.1210/er.2018-00242
