The term 'endometrial hyperplasia' refers to a condition that is characterized by thickening of the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. This abnormal thickening of the uterine lining occurs due to an increased production of the estrogen in the body along with a deficiency of progesterone.
Other possible evidence of other affairs are that twenty-six of Shakespeare's Sonnets are love poems addressed to a married woman (the so-called 'Dark Lady'). Possible attraction to men Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton
Sonnets 18-25 are often discussed as a group, as they all focus on the poet's affection for his friend. For more on how the sonnets are grouped, please see the general introduction to Shakespeare's sonnets. For more on the theme of fading beauty, please see Sonnet 116. How to cite this article: Shakespeare, William. Sonnet 18. Ed. Amanda Mabillard.