Glossary - D

Disease: Illness or sickness that usually has typical symptoms.

Dioxin: a toxic chemical (compound) found in pesticides, the manufacturing and burning of paper and plastics, and food such as meat, diary produce and fish, etc. It may be linked to endometriosis, see our causes section.

D&C (Dilatation and Curettage):  A procedure, done under general anaesthetic, where a woman’s womb is dilated and then the lining of the womb is scraped with a spoon shaped instrument and removed (curettage).

Dysmenorrhea: Painful periods.

Dyspareunia: Painful sex.

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