Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgery TypesWhy It RecursSigns of RecurrenceRisk FactorsPreventionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgery Types Why It Recurs Signs of Recurrence Risk Factors Prevention Seeking Medical Care Surgerycan be used to treatendometriosis, but for some people, the relief is not permanent.Endometriosiscan return after surgery. This article will discuss surgical options for endometriosis, what endometriosis recurrence means, why endometriosis can return after surgery,signsand risk factors of endometriosis recurrence, and how to prevent the recurrence of endometriosis after surgery....

Though there is no cure for endometriosis, living a symptom-free life is possible. Endometriosis affects about 190 million people of reproductive age worldwide.Because this condition can look different from one person to the next, treatment options and self-care strategies can be tricky to navigate. That’s why we’ve created our Endometriosis Self-Care Center, where you can find advice about managing symptoms, selecting treatment, rethinking your diet, and controlling stress. We’ve also included stories from real women who share their unique perspectives and best advice....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It’s ImportantAt-Home TechniquesCopingMaking a PlanWhen to Use it Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Important At-Home Techniques Coping Making a Plan When to Use it Endometriosis can significantly impact physical, social, and emotional well-being. That’s why it’s important for endometriosis treatment to not only include medical therapies but also self-care practices for the overall management of the condition. This article will reviewendometriosis self-care tipsto ease pain, alleviate symptoms, and reduce the triggers of living with endometriosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEndometriosis BiopsyEndometrial BiopsyLaparoscopySurgery NecessityBiopsy ResultsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Endometriosis Biopsy Endometrial Biopsy Laparoscopy Surgery Necessity Biopsy Results Treatment Endometriosisis a condition in which tissue that is similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows in areas outside of the uterus, typically in the abdomen and pelvis. Endometriosis is confirmed through a biopsy collected using a surgical procedure called alaparoscopy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They FormSymptomsCan You Have Both?TestsDiagnostic SurgeryTreatmentCoping With Chronic Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Form Symptoms Can You Have Both? Tests Diagnostic Surgery Treatment Coping With Chronic Pain Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas)andendometriosisare chronic gynecologic conditions that affect theuterus. Fibroids are noncancerous (benign) tumors that originate in the uterine wall. Endometriosis occurs when endometrial-like tissue (tissue similar to that of the uterus) grows outside the uterus, where it doesn’t belong....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEndometriosis OverviewHow Common Is It?Ethnicity StatisticsAge and GenderCauses and Risk FactorsMortality RatesScreening Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Endometriosis Overview How Common Is It? Ethnicity Statistics Age and Gender Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Screening Endometriosisis a gynecologic disorder that affects people with auterusand ovaries. The condition occurs when tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus and can impact surrounding organs, such asovaries, bowel, bladder, andfallopian tubes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Endometritis?What Is Endometriosis?Signs and SymptomsCausesDiagnosis and ComplicationsTreatment and OutlookDifference Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Endometritis? What Is Endometriosis? Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis and Complications Treatment and Outlook Difference Endometritisandendometriosisare two distinct conditions. Their names sound similar because they’re both types of endometrial disease. Theendometrium, or endometrial lining, refers to the lining of theuterus. Since they both affect the endometrium, endometritis and endometriosis may have similar symptoms, such as pelvic pain and bloating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesPossible DiagnosesPreparation and ProcedurePain & How IntrusiveBenefitsRisksPerformed at Same TimeDischarge and AftercareNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Possible Diagnoses Preparation and Procedure Pain & How Intrusive Benefits Risks Performed at Same Time Discharge and Aftercare Next Steps Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation and are usually done while the person is sedated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSafe UseWater Enema Side EffectsOli-Based Enema Side EffectsInteractionsUnsafe UseConstipation Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Safe Use Water Enema Side Effects Oli-Based Enema Side Effects Interactions Unsafe Use Constipation Treatments Enemasare used to relieveconstipationwhen laxatives or dietary measures aren’t working. A cleansing enema also is used to clear out the colon before a colonoscopy or other test. Intraditional Chinese medicine, retention enemas may be used as part of treatment....

Let’s take a look at the evidence behind the safety of energy drinks and whether they have any specific damaging effect on the kidneys. Nattu / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 History of Energy Drinks If you do not include coffee, (which technically might be considered one of the first popular energy drinks to be mass consumed), Coca-Cola or Coke might have been the first modern energy/stimulant drink. And that’s not just due to the caffeine content, but also because it contained cocaine as an ingredient....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionImplicationsSignsEncouraging EngagementFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Implications Signs Encouraging Engagement Frequently Asked Questions The final few weeks ofpregnancybring excitement and many changes as your body prepares forlaborand delivery. This article discusses what engaged means, when it happens, signs, and if you can help encourage engagement. Triocean / Getty images What Is Engaged? What It Means Remember, there is no scientific evidence these methods will work....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMuscles WorkedMuscle SorenessLunge VariationsNot Feeling Engagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Muscles Worked Muscle Soreness Lunge Variations Not Feeling Engagement Lunges are an easy and effective way to target the quadriceps and gluteal muscles. This exercise, which may leave your legs feeling sore afterward, can be performed using handheld weights, a squat bar, or simply the weight of your body. Main Muscles Worked From Lunges Lunges are most commonly thought of as a quad-strengthening exercise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksDosagesSide EffectsCost and Affordability Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Dosages Side Effects Cost and Affordability This article discusses how Enhertu works, when it’s given, its dosage, side effects, and affordability. skaman306 / Getty Images When Is Enhertu Used for Breast Cancer? Enhertu is approved to treat adults with breast cancer that is either: More specifically, Enhertu is used when these tumors are either:...