Endometriosis - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

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Endoscopy
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Surgery
Additional information: Endometriosis is a common condition affecting women in their reproductive years. It is caused by the type of cells that usually line the womb occurring elsewhere in the body - usually in the pelvis, outside of the uterus. The cells outside of the womb undergo the same cyclical changes as the ones lining the womb. The commonest symptom is pain and discomfort around the time that a period would be expected. Endometriosis should not normally affect donation but it is important to check if the donor is taking pain killers that might prevent a donation being used for platelet production.