endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus causing painful mensuration that worsens over time, pain during sex, and constipation
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what diagnostic procedure is used to confirm endometriosis
laproscopy
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what is the treatment for endometriosis
birth control to skip period, surgery to remove tissue
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what is a possible cause of endometriosis
retrograde menstruation where the period back flows into the the fallopian tubes instead of leaving the body
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what are possible complications of endometriosis and PCOS
infertility
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what are the S/S of PCOS
many fluid filled cysts in the ovaries, hirstruism (excess hair), male pattern hair loss, and acanthosis nigricans (velvety hyper-pigmentation of the skin)
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what are the diagnosis criteria for PCOS
(must meet 2/3)
oligomenorrhea/anovulation, ultrasound evidence of polycystic ovaries, and hyperandrogenism
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what is a possible cause of PCOS
obesity
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what are the S/S of PMS
breast swelling, bloating, acne, food cravings, fatigue
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what is a possible cause of PMS
fluctuating hormones
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what is PMDD
similar to PMS but more severe, lasts longer, and interferes with daily living