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Glossary - E
Ectopic pregnancy: When a fertilised egg stays in the fallopian tube and starts to develop, instead of travelling into the womb. This can be dangerous and even life-threatening if left untreated.
Endometrial ablation: When the womb lining is removed using a variety of methods including lasers, electric currents, being frozen or using heat. This treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding permanently stops periods and prevents future childbearing.
Endometrial hyperplasia: When the womb lining thickens and grows excessively. It is a benign or pre-malignant condition.
Endometrioma: See chocolate cyst
Endometriosis: A condition where cells like the ones found in the lining of the womb, grow elsewhere outside the womb. See What is endometriosis?
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