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Symptoms for 10 years before finally receiving a proper endometriosis diagnosis.

Endometriosi is a medical condition characterized by the growth of cells similar to the uterine lining outside the uterus, as per theย Mayo Clinic.

It causes severe pain and can also impact fertility. Colate cysts, also known as endometriomas, are cystic lesions filled with dark brown endometrial fluid found in the ovaries, indicating a more severe stage of endometriosis, according to theย National Institutes of Health.

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