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Endometriosis and Infertility- as explained by Dr. Ryan Riggs

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 [...]

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Dr. Ryan Riggs speaks at Kansas City Infertility Awareness Conference

May 6, 2011

Reproductive Resource Center (RRC) had the great privilege of being a Presenting Sponsor of the 2011 Kansas City Infertility Awareness (KCIA) Conference last Saturday, April 30, 2011.  The conference, held at North Kansas City Hospital, was without a doubt a HUGE success. Hats off the four ladies who spearheaded and planned the conference from top [...]

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Endometriosis and Infertility– Take 2

January 28, 2011

The following post on Endometriosis was originally published in November 2010. We had a very positive response to the content and thought it was worth repeating: ———————— Endometriosis gets its name from endometrium, the lining of the womb. When a woman menstruates, her body is getting rid of the lining of the uterus.  If you [...]

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Facts about Endometriosis and Infertility

November 22, 2010

When a woman menstruates, her body is getting rid of the lining of the uterus.  If you have a condition called endometriosis, this lining tissue grows outside of your uterus and can be deposited on your ovaries, bladder, or bowel. Also, it can grow to develop into cysts that are filled with old blood and [...]

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