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The Hindu
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Rebecca Rose Varghese

DARK SECRETS: The curious link between endometriosis and an infectious bacterium - The Real Truth

Endometriosis, a reproductive disease affecting one in 10 women worldwide, involves the growth of lesions on pelvic organs such as the ovaries.

These lesions are composed of endometrium, a layer of tissue lining the uterus. It causes infertility, chronic pain during periods, pelvic pain, bloating, nausea, fatigue, and is also associated with depression and anxiety among women.

A new study points to a link between a bacteria associated with infections in the oral cavity, and endometriosis.

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