The patient is experiencing painful periods accompanied by heavy bleeding. The health care provider would evaluate the patient for: ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


endometriosis

Endometriosis is an abnormal condition in which uterine lining tissue (endometrium) is found in the pelvis or on the abdominal wall. This results in the endometrial cells growing and shedding with each menstrual cycle, making the problem worse with each passing month.

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