Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility.
NICHD conducts and supports research to improve understanding of the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments of endometriosis.
General Information
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause pain, infertility, and other symptoms.
Research shows that certain factors may increase or decrease a woman’s risk for endometriosis.
The primary symptoms of endometriosis are pain and infertility.
Surgery is currently the only way to confirm a diagnosis of endometriosis.
Although there is currently no cure for endometriosis, there are effective treatment options for endometriosis symptoms.
Research
NICHD conducts and supports research on endometriosis and on the symptoms associated with endometriosis.
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NICHD conducts and supports a variety of clinical research projects related to endometriosis.
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