The endometrial tissue that grows in the kidneys responds to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, and breaks down and bleeds in the same way as the normal lining of the uterus but is unable to ...

In most cases, liver function tests stay in the normal range in patients with liver endometriosis. The endometrial lesions may be seen by ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans. In MRI and CT, the lesions may ...

Endometriosis is a disorder in which endometrial lesions (patches of endometrial-like tissue) form outside the uterus. Normal endometrial tissue lines the uterus, and swells and sheds during the ...

Imaging studies such as computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can be beneficial in the diagnosis of pancreatic endometriosis. However, they may not be sensitive enough to ...

Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue resembling the endometrial tissue (that lines the uterus) grows in patches outside of the uterus. These patches or lesions swell and shed in response to the ...

Endometriosis is a painful gynecological condition characterized by the growth of tissue resembling the endometrium, or lining of the uterus, outside of the uterus, mostly around the pelvic area.

When I was 17, I broke several bones, including my pubic rami, spine, hip, and pelvis. I was hospitalized and bedbound for several weeks, and had to have a catheter. That was the beginning of both my ...

For the past 18 months I have felt painfully unwell. Interstitial cystitis, you may assume. Or perhaps small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or even anxiety. Yes to all three, but there’s ...

Yesterday was tough. If you’ve read my columns lately or follow me on social media, you’ll know I’m in the process of having all sorts of things tested, including my kidneys. The appointment to shed ...

If you’ve discovered that the root cause of your endometriosis belly is, in fact, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), today I will take you through your options for treating it with ...

Two of the biggest roadblocks to making healthy nutritional changes for endometriosis are time and energy. Many of my clients are overwhelmed by the task of eating more anti-inflammatory foods. I help ...

I am lying on the sofa, eyes half-opened. My knees hurt, so I stretch my legs. Then I feel a pinch on my right thigh and another painful tug from my lower back. My brain is foggy, and my arms feel ...