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Endometriosis : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • No known cause

Causes Overview Articles

Endometriosis
Unlike cells normally found in the uterus that fall off during menstruation, the ones outside the uterus stay in place. They sometimes bleed a little bit, but they heal and are stimulated again during the next cycle.This ongoing process leads to s...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 27, 2009
Endometriosis
Very often there is no strong evidence of endometriosis from a physical exam. The only way to make a definitive diagnosis is through minor surgery called a laparoscopy.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Endometriosis
Although the exact cause of endometriosis is unknown, a number of theories have been put forward. Some of the more popular ones are:.Implantation theory.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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