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Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrial-like) located outside the uterus.  These fragments are different structurally,...

What are the symptoms of endometriosis? Symptoms vary and some individuals have only infertility Severe pain during menstruation (see “Pain“) Pelvic or abdominal pain...

How is endometriosis diagnosed? Although your provider may suspect endometriosis, surgery is required to confirm diagnosis. The gold standard for diagnosis is a biopsy...

One size does not fit all Excision is step one, and not all pain is resolved in one step. By Nancy Petersen One size...

Chronic Pelvic Pain May Be More Than Endometriosis Alone If you have chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis is likely- endometriosis is diagnosed in up to...

In this section you will find several resources to help you on your endometriosis journey. It includes a variety of topics including: links to...

There are questions about endometriosis that appear frequently in Nancy’s Nook Facebook page. Here are some of the topics that have come up frequently...

As much as we love facts and studies, it is the patient experience that drives us to advocate for those with endometriosis. Endometriosis can...