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Endometriosis Glossary
Bladder:
the organ that collects and stores urine.
Chronic: pain that continues for a long time.
Endometrial cells: cells from the lining of the
uterus.
Endometrial implants: tissue from the lining of
the uterus that sticks and grows outside of it's normal location.
Endometrial tissue: tissue from the lining of the
uterus.
Gynaecologist: a medical doctor with additional
training in the area of women's health.
GnRH agonist: a category of medicine used to
treat endometriosis. This category of medicine works by lowering
your body's level of a hormone called estrogen.
Hormonal: medicine such as birth control pills.
Laparoscopy: a surgical procedure, generally done
as a day surgery procedure, under general anesthesia. A small
incision is made near your belly button and a lighted, thin tube
is inserted, through which your doctor can see your pelvic organs.
Menstrual cramps: pain in your belly when you
have your period.
Pelvic organs: the lower portion of your abdomen,
which contains your reproductive organs.
Rectum: the lowest part of your intestine.
Ultrasound: a test similar to an x-ray which
allows your doctor to visualize your female organs.
Urination: when the fluid (urine) that is stored
in your bladder leaves your body.
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