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What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis happens when tissue like the lining of the womb (uterus) grows in places it does not belong — like on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, or other parts of the pelvis. In rare cases, it can even show up in places far from the womb, like the lungs or surgical scars.
This tissue behaves like it would inside the womb — it reacts to monthly hormonal changes, swells, and bleeds during periods. But because it is trapped outside the womb, it can cause pain, swelling, and sometimes scar tissue.
Why Does It Happen? Doctors are not completely ...
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