June 2011

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  • Illustration of an uncomfortable-looking woman clutching her lower belly.

    Strange Migrations and Killer Cramps

    Understanding Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is linked to pain and infertility for many women. It arises when cells like those that line the uterus attach to other tissues and grow inside the lower belly. These out-of-place cells may be just the start of a problem that, for some, lasts a lifetime.

Contributors to this issue: 

  • Vicki Contie
  • Bryan Ewsichek (design)
  • Bonnie Flock
  • Jennifer Wenger
  • Harrison Wein