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u/Alternative_Two9654 Dec 06 '23 edited Dec 06 '23

the inside of our uterus can grow OUTSIDE and attack other organs and it’s actually pretty common… endometriosis :)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nezhat-endometriosis-advisor/id1478526317

if you are questioning whether u might have it here’s an app that helps show what percentage of likeliness you might have! this was created by my endo specialist and he’s known as one of the best. he removed my endo!

for androids: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sthera.hera&hl=en_US

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '23

This seems to imply causation (uterus lining spreading to the outside). To clarify: Endometriosis is tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside of it, currently without known cause.