Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus; commonly on ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic tissue causing inflammation, scar tissue, and adhesions.
Research has established a measurable link between endometriosis and altered body temperature regulation. A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that an elevated basal body temperature during the first days of menstruation is clinically associated with pelvic endometriosis, pointing to disrupted thermoregulatory function as part of the condition's physiological profile. Separately, the hormonal imbalances caused by endometriosis, including fluctuating estrogen levels, are known to interfere with the hypothalamus, the brain region that governs the body's heat response, contributing to hot flashes and heat intolerance that can significantly affect daily quality of life.
(Source: Leiva, R. et al. "Basal body temperature and endometriosis." Fertility and Sterility, 1990. PubMed PMID: 2147155)
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