Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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Marlaina816 01/26/2013

Does anyone know what dioxins are? I just read an article about endo and it said that women who are exposed to high levels of dioxins have a greater risk of developing endo, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.

I have no idea what Dioxins are except that the article said that they are in the environment. I tried to google it but didn't have much luck.

Does anyone know what they are exactly and what they are found in?

Thanks!

PoisonedApple 01/26/2013

I think they're mostly a by-product in manufacturing. Here's a good website:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/toxin-dioxin-public-enemy-numb-126587

I was always told that dioxins are basically in anything bleached (like paper or even flour).

Marlaina816 01/26/2013

Thanks that was really informative.

My mom is a bleach freak everything gets bleached, that is probably part of my problem there. Ugh.

Its soo crazy when you think of the world today and how unsafe it is on so many levels. :(

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