UterusUterineAbnormalHuman endometriumEndometriosisInfertilityCrampsThickensChanges during the menstruaCervixOvariesMonthly menstrual cycleOvulationMake the endometriumThicknessPregnancyEutopic endometriumTissuesPainfulPeriodsEctopicPelvicMenarcheSecretory phaseAppear thickerRegular menstrualRegulateIntrauterineOccursGrowsThickestHormonal changesNormalProliferative phaseAdenomyosisPeriodFemale'sUndergoesPlacentaDysmenorrhoeaOccurMyometriumEndometritisBlood vesselsAmenorrheaHyperplasiaWomenAbsenceOutcomeEstrogen
Uterus31
- The endometrium is the lining of the uterus, an organ in a woman's pelvis where a fetus grows. (dana-farber.org)
- The uterus has a muscular outer layer called the myometrium and an inner lining called the endometrium. (dana-farber.org)
- In endometriosis, the tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium, from endo, 'inside', and metra, "womb") is found to be growing outside the uterus, on or in other areas of the body. (medindia.net)
- The endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus wall. (medicinenet.com)
- Endometriosis is derived from the word "endometrium," which is the tissue that lines the uterus. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Endometrial tissue growing in these areas does not shed during a menstrual cycle like healthy endometrial tissue inside the uterus does. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Endometriosis (pronounced: en-doh-mee-tree-OH-sis) happens when tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. (kidshealth.org)
- The lining of the uterus is called the endometrium. (kidshealth.org)
- The growths outside the uterus swell and bleed with the menstrual cycle , just as the endometrium does. (kidshealth.org)
- The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. (uhhospitals.org)
- The disease gets its name from the endometrium, the lining of a woman's uterus. (yalemedicine.org)
- The most common type of cancer of the uterus develops in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) and is called endometrial cancer. (merckmanuals.com)
- Most cancers of the uterus begin in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) and are called endometrial cancer (endometrial carcinoma). (merckmanuals.com)
- Estrogen promotes the growth of tissue and rapid cell division in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). (merckmanuals.com)
- In this cancer, cancerous cells originate in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. (journeyforward.org)
- As briefly explained above, the endometrium is the inner lining of a female's uterus. (journeyforward.org)
- During the menstrual cycle, the endometrial lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for pregnancy every four weeks. (journeyforward.org)
- Asherman's syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when scar tissue (also called adhesions) forms on the lining of the uterus (endometrium) and/or the cervix. (templehealth.org)
- Endometriosis , or endo, refers to a condition wherein the uterine lining (the endometrium) is found outside of the uterus, usually in the ovaries, bowel or bladder. (itsamomsworld.com)
- The misplaced tissue results in lesions that act in much the same way as the endometrium located in the uterus does. (itsamomsworld.com)
- With an increase in the thickness of the endometrium - the inner mucous layer of the uterus, they speak of endometrial hyperplasia. (abchealthonline.com)
- The mucous membrane of a woman's uterus is called the endometrium. (abchealthonline.com)
- The tissue (endometrium) that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus and continues to thicken, breakdown and shed with each menstrual cycle. (dignityhealth.org)
- Unlike the menstrual tissues that form monthly inside the uterus and expelled during the monthly period, this endometrial tissue has no exit and can irritate, form adhesions, and damage surrounding healthy tissues. (dignityhealth.org)
- It is an abnormality of the uterine in which the endometrium grows outside the uterus, which leads to infertility. (latestguestpost.com)
- Endometriosis can affect ovulation and the entire functioning of the endometrium and the uterus. (latestguestpost.com)
- It is a condition of abnormal growth of the endometrium in the muscular wall of the uterus instead of its lining. (latestguestpost.com)
- Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus, grows in areas outside the uterus, often wreaking havoc in the form of inflammation, erratic and severe menstrual cycles, and a host of other problems. (endofound.org)
- Menstrual Cycle Menstruation is the shedding of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) accompanied by bleeding. (msdmanuals.com)
- If fertilization does not occur, the egg moves down the fallopian tube to the uterus, where it degenerates, and passes through the uterus with the next menstrual period. (msdmanuals.com)
- The uterus is lined with tissue (endometrium). (medlineplus.gov)
Uterine8
- Recent reports have demonstrated that TLRs 7-9 are constitutively expressed in fallopian tubes, uterine endometrium, cervix, and ectocervix, while expression of TLR10 is restricted to the fallopian tubes. (hindawi.com)
- After embryo aneuploidy, parental chromosomal translocations, maternal thrombophilic anomalies, immunological disorders, and obvious uterine ultrastructural abnormalities are excluded as etiologic contributors, implantation failure intrinsic to the endometrium is commonly suspected as an underlying cause of early pregnancy loss [EPL ( 1 )] and recurrent pregnancy loss [RPL ( 2 )], the latter defined as the loss of two or more consecutive pregnancies in the first trimester ( 2 - 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
- Main outcomes measures in the study are menstrual blood loss (milliliters), pain score measured in 10cm-visual analogue scale, and uterine volume. (magiran.com)
- Your uterine lining is called the endometrium. (healthline.com)
- Uterine fibroids can attach to the endometrium and make it look thicker. (healthline.com)
- Heavily scarred uterine surfaces may stick together, restricting menstrual flow and causing pain. (templehealth.org)
- Parnes explained that this process is very similar to menstrual cycles in human females and primates of reproductive age whose endometrium (uterine lining) breaks down and is eliminated in the form of blood. (sott.net)
- Polyps are abnormalities in the uterine tissues that make the endometrium look thicker. (latestguestpost.com)
Abnormal4
- The low SHBG expression in the stromal compartment of endometria from women with PCOS with insulin resistance may contribute to generate an abnormal steroid milieu in the endometria of these women. (nih.gov)
- Symptoms of endometriosis may include: excessive menstrual cramps, abnormal or heavy menstrual flow and pain during intercourse. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- 4 Patients with intrauterine adhesions usually present with infertility, menstrual cycle disorders, repeated pregnancy losses, or abnormal adherence of the placenta. (glowm.com)
- Salivary steroids in normal, induced, conceptual and abnormal human menstrual cycles / by Rikrik Asiyah Ilyas. (who.int)
Human endometrium4
- Cytokine control in human endometrium. (aaem.pl)
- Chegini N. An inverse relation between the expression of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and TNF-alpha receptor in human endometrium. (aaem.pl)
- We show here that, like SRC-2, SRC-3 is expressed in the epithelial and stromal cellular compartments of the human endometrium during the proliferative and secretory phase of the menstrual cycle as well as in cultured HESCs. (frontiersin.org)
- 1994 Expression of Clara cell 10-kD gene in the human endometrium and its relationship to ovarian menstrual cycle. (kelsey-seybold.com)
Endometriosis16
- however, in endometriosis, the misplaced endometrium is usually unable to exit the body. (medindia.net)
- The symptoms of deeply infiltrative endometriosis include excruciating menstrual periods, pain during sex, chronic pelvic pain, difficulty urinating, and digestive issues. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Very painful menstrual cramps is the most common symptom of endometriosis. (kidshealth.org)
- Even though endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women in the United States and can cause increasing, debilitating pain each menstrual cycle, as well as infertility, it is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. (yalemedicine.org)
- Noncontraceptive benefits include decreased menstrual blood loss, improved dysmenorrhea, improved pelvic pain associated with endometriosis, and protection of the endometrium from hyperplasia. (dovepress.com)
- The cells from eutopic endometrium and from ectopic endometriotic lesions can be used as the model for studying of the etiology and pathogenesis of endometriosis and for testing new drugs for this specific group of patients. (endometriosi.it)
- Markers CD90 and CD117 were identified as promising molecules for the development of minimally invasive diagnostics of endometriosis based on cell cultures from eutopic endometrium. (endometriosi.it)
- Samples of endometrium and ectopic tissues were obtained from patients with or without endometriosis. (endometriosi.it)
- Regardless of the cause, all experts recognize the fact that endometriosis can happen in any female of any age during her menstrual years. (itsamomsworld.com)
- Differential expression analysis of ID2, PRELP and SMOC2 genes in ectopic and eutopic endometrium in women with and without endometriosis in the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. (usp.br)
- Sixteen samples of endometrium of women without endometriosis, in the same phase of the menstrual cycle were collected to control (C). The study was conducted through molecular biology techniques such as reverse transcription (RT-PCR) and quantitative gene expression analysis (real-time-time PCR). (usp.br)
- Statistical analysis showed no difference in gene expression between the endometrium of women without endometriosis and endometrium from women with endometriosis. (usp.br)
- As we mentioned in other articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. (worldwidehealth.com)
- It is said that borgage helps balance the levels of estrogen and progesterone during menstrual cycle, therefore it not only helps to reduce menstrual cramps for women with endometriosis but also for women with premenstrual syndrome. (worldwidehealth.com)
- The saponins in the borage are a class of chemical compounds that helps to increase function of secondary metabolism in the body resulting in reducing the tension of nervous system that causes hot flash and symptoms of endometriosis including menstrual cramps. (worldwidehealth.com)
- Besides acting as an antioxidant that helps to improve function of immune system, borage also helps to improve the digestive system in absorbing the vital vitamins and mineral that are necessary for women with endometriosis because most of them are found to have some kinds nutrient deficiency during menstrual cycle. (worldwidehealth.com)
Infertility2
- Infertility Problems With Ovulation Women may have infertility if the ovaries do not release an egg each month, as usually occurs during a menstrual cycle. (merckmanuals.com)
- Infertility - Scar tissue accumulation can prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the endometrium. (templehealth.org)
Cramps2
- Exercising during your period may help ease menstrual cramps. (kidshealth.org)
- But did it ever occur to you that maybe the pain you are feeling isn't just normal menstrual cramps? (itsamomsworld.com)
Thickens4
- During a normal menstrual cycle, the endometrium thickens and is shed. (yalemedicine.org)
- For women of reproductive age, the endometrial stripe thickens and thins according to their menstrual cycle . (healthline.com)
- Common side effects include early menopause and changes in the way your endometrium thickens and thins. (healthline.com)
- During your monthly menstrual cycle, this tissue thickens and then sheds as it normally would. (itsamomsworld.com)
Changes during the menstrua2
- The endometrium, which lines the endometrial cavity, undergoes dramatic changes during the menstrual cycle. (medscape.com)
- Mucosal immunity consists of innate and adaptive immune responses that can be influenced by systemic immunity [ 15 ] and by hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. (hindawi.com)
Cervix1
- In severe cases, more than two-thirds of the endometrium and cervix can be covered with scar tissue. (templehealth.org)
Ovaries4
- Between the two ovaries, one mature egg is released during each normal menstrual cycle. (afraidtoask.com)
- Estradiol is the same as a hormone naturally produced by the ovaries during a menstrual cycle. (drugs.com)
- Nomegestrol acetate is derived from the hormone called progesterone which is also produced by the ovaries during a menstrual cycle. (drugs.com)
- one egg (ovum) is usually released from one of the ovaries, about 14 days after the last menstrual period. (msdmanuals.com)
Monthly menstrual cycle1
- This lining builds up, matures, and sheds over the course of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. (afraidtoask.com)
Ovulation6
- Zoely works by changing the body's hormonal balance to prevent ovulation, by altering the cervical mucus and by thinning the endometrium (the lining of the womb). (drugs.com)
- This chapter describes the different parts of the female reproductive system: the organs involved in the process of reproduction, hormones that regulate a woman's body, the menstrual cycle, ovulation and pregnancy, the female's role in genetic division, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and other diseases and disorders. (wikibooks.org)
- After puberty, during each menstrual cycle, one or several oocytes resume meiosis and undergo their first meiotic division during ovulation. (wikibooks.org)
- This includes the menstrual phase, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase (the one we're here to talk about). (yahoo.com)
- In basic terms, a luteal phase defect is when this corpus luteum does not produce enough progesterone, or when the second phase of a cycle after ovulation isn't supported well. (yahoo.com)
- The thickening of the endometrium begins before the ovulation period of the menstrual cycle. (latestguestpost.com)
Make the endometrium1
- These polyps make the endometrium appear thicker in a sonogram. (healthline.com)
Thickness5
- In addition, reversible increase of the endometrium thickness may occur under treatment. (medicines.org.uk)
- The thickness of the endometrium stabilizes after you reach menopause . (healthline.com)
- The type of disease depends on how much the thickness of the endometrium has increased. (abchealthonline.com)
- But the tissue has a homogeneous structure, the thickness of the endometrium is not more than 1.5 cm. (abchealthonline.com)
- In the focus of hyperplasia, the thickness of the endometrium can be up to 6 cm. (abchealthonline.com)
Pregnancy11
- In the absence of pregnancy, it sheds down to the basal layer at the end of the cycle during menses. (medscape.com)
- It changes little during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy until the onset of cervical ripening. (medscape.com)
- Since perturbation of normal homeostatic levels of SRC-3 is linked with common gynecological disorders diagnosed in reproductive age women, this endometrial coregulator-along with its new molecular targets described here-may open novel clinical avenues in the diagnosis and/or treatment of a non-receptive endometrium, particularly in patients presenting non-aneuploid early pregnancy loss. (frontiersin.org)
- When pregnancy occurs, a fertilized egg will implant into the endometrium while it is at its thickest. (healthline.com)
- Abnormally thickened endometrium on imaging may occur for a number of reasons which may be categorized based on whether or not they are related to pregnancy. (radiopaedia.org)
- In addition, it is also responsible for the monthly cycle of menstruation when pregnancy doesn't occur. (latestguestpost.com)
- The thickening of the endometrium stays throughout gestation and after the cervical os in pregnancy dilates, and the baby is born. (latestguestpost.com)
- The changes in the endometrial lining are natural and occur during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and after childbirth. (latestguestpost.com)
- Pregnancy is the most common predisposing factor, usually associated with trauma to the endometrium, as seen in patients undergoing curettage in the puerperium, after missed abortion, evacuation of a hydatidiform mole, or cesarean section. (glowm.com)
- After your stop taking the medicines, your menstrual periods will start again, and pregnancy is possible. (medlineplus.gov)
- Energy metabolism during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and lactation in well nourished Indian women / Leonard Sunil Piers. (who.int)
Eutopic endometrium3
- We isolated and characterized cell cultures from eutopic endometrium and endometriotic lesions of women with malformations of the internal reproductive organs. (endometriosi.it)
- Immunohistochemistry was performed on normal, eutopic endometrium and ectopic tissues to analyze CCL17 expression. (endometriosi.it)
- The eutopic endometrium had significantly higher expression of CCL17 compared to normal endometrium, and the ectopic tissues had the highest expression. (endometriosi.it)
Tissues2
- Endometrium -like tissues can occasionally be detected outside of the pelvic organs. (medicinenet.com)
- These tissues behave like the endometrium, meaning that they build up and shed with the menstrual cycle. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Painful2
- Dysmenorrhea is defined as difficult menstrual flow or painful menstruation. (medscape.com)
- Primary dysmenorrhoea usually starts 1-2 years after menarche and is associated with normal ovulatory cycles without pelvic pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhoea is defined as painful menses associated with underlying pathology [1,2]. (who.int)
Periods2
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by irregular or no menstrual periods and often obesity or symptoms caused by high levels of male hormones (androgens), such as excess body hair and. (merckmanuals.com)
- The most frequent side effects with Zoely (seen in more than 1 user in 10) are acne and changes to menstrual periods (e.g. absence or irregularity). (drugs.com)
Ectopic1
- at the same time, they demonstrated in vitro immunophenotypic differences from cell cultures of eutopic and ectopic endometrium of women without developmental abnormalities, which suggests their functional difference. (endometriosi.it)
Pelvic2
- Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as menstrual pain that is not associated with macroscopic pelvic pathology (ie, occurs in the absence of pelvic disease). (medscape.com)
- The IUD has also emerged as a first-line recommendation for women with heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and need for menstrual suppression. (dovepress.com)
Menarche3
- Menstrual cycles are often irregular and anovulatory in the first few years after menarche. (rch.org.au)
- the effects of fennel and mefenamic acid on Primary dysmenorrhoea usually starts 1-2 pain intensity in primary dysmenorrhoea years after menarche and is associated with during 2 consecutive menstrual cycles. (who.int)
- The inclusion cri- trial contractions induced by prostaglandins teria were: a history of 1 year regular men- originating in the secretary endometrium ses, starting dysmenorrhoea 1-3 years after that occurs mostly in the first 48 hours of menarche, and no history of epilepsy, diges- menses [ 2 ]. (who.int)
Secretory phase2
- The part of your cycle between when you ovulate and when your period starts is called the secretory phase. (healthline.com)
- Objective This study aimed to evaluate the endometrial transcriptomic patterns in the early secretory phase (ESP) and mid-secretory phase (MSP) of the natural menstrual cycle before in vitro fertilization and. (koreamed.org)
Appear thicker1
- These tissue growths stick to the endometrium, making it appear thicker than usual. (latestguestpost.com)
Regular menstrual2
- Eight women aged 20-22 with regular menstrual cycles were scheduled for examination on 3rd, 8th, 14th and 25th day of their menstrual cycle. (aaem.pl)
- Yet, because the symptoms of the disorder are so similar to a regular menstrual period, the disorder often goes undiagnosed. (itsamomsworld.com)
Regulate1
- Acupuncture works along side western medicine as in IVF and ICU treatments to improve there effectiveness and as a stand alone treatment successfully treats many unexplained fertilily cases and Genealogical conditiions.Acupuncture for Fertility Treatment of male and female clients For Females, To regulate the menstrual cycle For Fertility problems caused by 1.For Thinning endometrium. (whatclinic.com)
Intrauterine1
- Infections of the endometrium that result in severe or chronic inflammation may result in intrauterine adhesions. (glowm.com)
Occurs2
- It occurs in approximately monthly cycles throughout a woman's reproductive life, except during. (msdmanuals.com)
- It is associated with ovulatory cycles and is due to myometrial contractions induced by prostaglandins originating in the secretary endometrium that occurs mostly in the first 48 hours of menses [2]. (who.int)
Grows2
- Your body grows a new endometrium with each menstrual cycle to prepare for a fertilized egg. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The endometrium becomes capable of supporting the placenta inside which the baby grows. (latestguestpost.com)
Thickest1
- During this time, your endometrium is at its thickest. (healthline.com)
Hormonal changes1
- Each month, this misplaced tissue responds to the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle. (uhhospitals.org)
Normal8
- The aim of this study was to analyze serum concentrations of p55 and p75 and hormonal status in healthy women during the normal menstrual cycle. (aaem.pl)
- Slightly or moderately increased menstrual flow with normal haemoglobin. (rch.org.au)
- Adenocarcinoma tumors are typically composed of cells that resemble the normal endometrium. (journeyforward.org)
- Treatment for Asherman's syndrome helps relieve pain, regenerate normal menstrual cycles and may improve the chances of conceiving. (templehealth.org)
- Regular cycles that are longer or short than this (from 23 to 35) are also considered normal. (yahoo.com)
- 2. Nalaboff KM, Pellerito JS, Ben-levi E. Imaging the endometrium: disease and normal variants. (radiopaedia.org)
- Hence, it is essential to maintain the normal size of endometrium in mm. (latestguestpost.com)
- However, specific changes in the endometrium can lead to abnormalities in its normal functioning. (latestguestpost.com)
Proliferative phase3
- Endometrial and blood samples were obtained from women with PCOS (PCOSEs) and from control women (CEs) during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. (nih.gov)
- The days during your period and immediately after it are called the menstrual, or early proliferative, phase. (healthline.com)
- The aim of this study was to analyze the gene expression of these genes in tissue samples from 20 women paired with 10 endometrial tissue and 10 peritoneal endometriotic lesions 10 endometrial tissue and 10 ovarian endometriotic lesions in proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. (usp.br)
Adenomyosis1
- It is a valuable long-term alternative for the treatment of adenomyosis for young and perimenopausal women in terms of dysmenorrhoea and heavy menstrual bleeding. (magiran.com)
Period6
- They tend to occur in younger or obese women or in women going through perimenopause (the years just before and the year after the last menstrual period). (merckmanuals.com)
- The endometrial stripe should return to its regular cycle of thinning and thickening when your period cycle resumes . (healthline.com)
- If you find that your menstrual pain is growing increasingly worse, is so severe that over-the-counter medications don't work or you have to miss school or work when you have your period, then make an appointment to discuss the issue with your doctor. (itsamomsworld.com)
- The whiteleg shrimp, which is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean and farmed in South America for food, is the first creature ever identified whose male has a monthly reproductive cycle (or "period. (sott.net)
- If this is the case with you, you may find that your body cannot maintain the endometrial lining , so that it begins to degenerate early, shortening your luteal phase and bringing on an earlier onset of a menstrual period . (yahoo.com)
- The pain may be felt all of the time or it may come and go, perhaps recurring or intensifying each month with your menstrual period. (healthywomen.org)
Female's1
- The importance of the endometrium is best understood through a female's menstrual cycle. (journeyforward.org)
Undergoes1
- The endometrium undergoes various changes in its structure and function during implantation. (latestguestpost.com)
Placenta1
- Haider S, Knofler M. Human tumour necrosis factor: physiological and pathological roles in placenta and endometrium. (aaem.pl)
Dysmenorrhoea2
- This case-control semi-experimental study was carried out on 110 young women at a school in the Islamic Republic of Iran to compare the effects of fennel and mefenamic acid on pain intensity in primary dysmenorrhoea during 2 consecutive menstrual cycles. (who.int)
- It is associated with were 13 or over years old and suffering from ovulatory cycles and is due to myome- primary dysmenorrhoea. (who.int)
Occur1
- The Pearl Index is a standard way of measuring the effectiveness of contraceptives, which measures how many unwanted pregnancies occur in 100 women-years (corresponding to 1,300 menstrual cycles). (drugs.com)
Myometrium1
- The fundus is composed of 2 layers: the myometrium and endometrium. (medscape.com)
Endometritis1
- Genital tuberculosis and schistosomiasis are other rare causes of chronic endometritis and may result in complete destruction of the endometrium. (glowm.com)
Blood vessels1
- It has an inner cavity whose lining, called the ENDOMETRIUM, is rich in blood vessels. (afraidtoask.com)
Amenorrhea2
- 5 , 7 Menstrual cycle disorders, including amenorrhea, are also a common symptom, even though the term Asherman's syndrome is technically synonymous with secondary amenorrhea. (glowm.com)
- this leads to disturbed menstrual cycles, ie, oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea. (medscape.com)
Hyperplasia2
- Focal hyperplasia means that polyps have formed in the endometrium, in the form of separate foci. (abchealthonline.com)
- The first sign that endometrial hyperplasia may have appeared is a violation of the menstrual cycle. (abchealthonline.com)
Women2
- To evaluate the protein and messenger RNA expression of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in endometria from women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). (nih.gov)
- The length of a menstrual varies among women and people who menstruate, but the average is around 28 days, according to the NHS. (yahoo.com)
Absence1
- In the absence of conception, excess endometrium is rejected, which is manifested by menstrual bleeding. (abchealthonline.com)
Outcome1
- As an outcome of the two-part signalling and/or cell-cycle control. (who.int)
Estrogen1
- Hormonal therapy - Oral contraceptive pills, birth control patches or other medications containing estrogen may be prescribed before and after surgery to prevent scar tissue formation and promote healing of the endometrium. (templehealth.org)