Abstract
Endometriosis is defined by the presence of tissue that is biologically and morphologically similar to normal endometrium in locations other than the endometrial cavity and myometrium. Although the cause of endometriosis has not been clearly established, clinical and experimental observations indicate that retrograde menstruation, vascular or lymphatic dissemination, direct implantation, and metaplasia — alone or in concert — may be responsible. Other factors, such as genetic predisposition and immunologic disturbances, may also play a role.
Keywords
Luteinizing Hormone Black Woman Pelvic Pain Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Infertile Woman
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