In 2005, Illinois was number one among the top five pumpkin producing states, with almost 4.97 million pounds, followed by California with almost 1.6 million pounds, Ohio with 1.33 million pounds, Pennsylvania with 1.31 million pounds and Michigan with 854 thousand pounds.
The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus. Each month, the endometrium thickens and renews itself, preparing for pregnancy. If pregnancy doesnât occur, the endometrium sheds in a process known as menstruation. If conception takes place, the embryo implants into the endometrium.
It is the hollow, pear-shaped organ in the pelvis. The wall of the uterus has two layers of tissue. The inner layer or lining is the endometrium, and the outer layer is muscle tissue called the myometrium. The most common type of cancer of the uterus begins in the lining (endometrium).