Endometriosis is a common medical condition in women that is characterized by growth beyond or outside the uterus of tissue resembling endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the uterus. Endometriosis is typically seen during the reproductive years; it has been estimated that it occurs in roughly 5% to 10% of women. Endometriosis can also occur in postmenopausal women, with an estimated 2% to 4% of all endometriosis cases being diagnosed after menopause....
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