Glossary for Autoimmune Endometriosis
- Autoimmune diseases: A group of disorders in which the primary cause is the an inflammatory reaction caused by the body's own immune system attacking tissues
- Dysmenorrhea: Pain, cramping, or discomfort due to menstruation
- Dyspareunia: Vaginal pain after sexual intercourse
- Endometrial conditions: Conditions that affect the female endometrium that is located in the uterus
- Endometriosis: Misplaced uterus tissue causing scar tissue.
- Infertility: Inability of couples to establish pregnancy by having sexual intercourse over a period of time, usually more than 1 year in length.
- Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain is usually elated to pain due to visceral organs situated in the pelvic area such as uterus, bladder..
- Uterus conditions: Any condition that affects the female uterus
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