Endometrial lining cells grow inside the abdominal walls, causing inflammation, bloating and pain. In this video, Kevin Windom, MD, a gynecologist and Sharecare Advisory Board Member, explains endometriosis.
[MUSIC] Endometriosis is a syndrome where there is endometrio lining cells that are implanted inside the abnormal wall, the endometrium lining is usually inside the uterus, but well endometrial lining cells grow inside the abnormal wall it can cause inflammation, it can cause pain, it can cause scar tissue and often times patients present with the symptoms.
Kevin Windom, MD is a leading U.S gynecologic surgeon. He is an expert in minimally invasive pelvic surgery and urogynecology and consults with numerous medical and surgical companies. He has been in OB/GYN practice since 1998.
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