Hair around the areolas is rather common in women, especially in women with dark, coarse body hair. Although excessive body hair (hirsutism) can occasionally be caused by hormonal disorders (such as polycystic ovary syndrome), in most cases, it is not associated with any significant clinical disorders.
Endometriosis occurs when the cells that line the uterus (endometrial cells) find their way into the abdominal cavity. Because these cells are responsive to the sex hormones that rise and fall throughout your menstrual cycle, they can cause irritaiton of the lining of the abdomen (peritonitis), as well as bleeding.
Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
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