WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS: HOW LONG HAS ENDOMETRIOSIS EXISTED
Friday, May 8th, 2009Endometriosis is A condition in which endometrium (the lining of the uterus) is found in locations outside the uterus. It can occur in menstruating women at anytime from puberty to menopause. This misplaced endometrium is most commonly found on the ovaries, the ligaments supporting the uterus and the Pouch of Douglas. It can cause a wide range of symptoms including period pain, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, bowel problems and infertility.
How long has endometriosis existed-Endometriosis has probably been around for as long as the human race. The first mention of the characteristic symptoms of endometriosis has been found in ancient Egyptian scrolls which date back to the year 1600 B.C. The first reference to endometriosis in medical literature appeared in 1860. But it was not until 1921 that an American doctor, John Sampson, first gave an accurate description of the disease and named it endometriosis.
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