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Endometriosis Learning Center
Causes could include:
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No known cause
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Each month a woman's ovaries produce hormones that stimulate the cells of the uterine lining (endometrium) to multiply and prepare for a fertilized egg. The lining swells and gets thicker.
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The first step is to perform a pelvic exam to try to feel if implants are present. 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 laparosc...
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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. Originally proposed in the 1920s, this theory states that a reversal in the direction of mens...
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