June 22, 2011
Quite simply put, an ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo grows outside of the uterus. “Outside of the uterus” usually means in one of your fallopian tubes, but can also take place in your ovary, cervix, or somewhere else in your pelvic cavity. If untreated, an ectopic pregnancy can be a very dangerous or life-threatening condition.
According to JOSIE L. [...]
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May 19, 2011
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside of the uterus. Although several theories exist to expain this finding, most experts believe endometrial tissue flows in a retrograde fashion from inside the uterus, through the fallopian tubes, and into the pelvis and abdomen.
Patients with endometriosis have variable symptoms. [...]
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