$Unique_ID{BRK01107} $Pretitle{} $Title{What is Endometriosis?} $Subject{endometriosis uterus ovary ovaries bladder bowel bleeding irregular menstrual periods period painful sex miscarriages infertility resources resource booklet infertile fertile fertility sterile sterility} $Volume{Z-0} $Log{ Diseases of the Female Reproductive System*0009001.scf Endometriosis*0010201.scf} Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc. A Resource About What is Endometriosis? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affecting more than 5 million women of all races and all income levels in the United States alone, endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus can be found in the abdomen, on the ovaries, bowel and bladder causing internal and abnormal bleeding, scar tissue formation, inflammation and other medical problems. Symptoms may range all the way from chronic fatigue and irregular menstrual periods, to painful sex, repeated miscarriages and infertility. Women with this problem will find an active and helpful resource in the Endometriosis Association who makes today's booklet available to all. Titled "What is Endometriosis", it is available in English, Spanish and French. To obtain your free copy send your request to Endometriosis Association, Department FD, 8585 North 76 Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223. Be sure to send a stamped, self addressed business sized envelope along with your request. ---------------- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.