Patient's question:
I don't have any children yet. A few days ago, because of severe stomach pain, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The results showed that I have endometriosis, and I'm very worried about whether it can be relieved. How is endometriosis diagnosed? What are the causes of endometriosis?Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease, and its pathogenesis is still unclear at present. The widely accepted theory is the endometrial implantation hypothesis, which suggests that endometrial tissue is implanted into other parts of the body through retrograde menstruation. Under normal circumstances, the endometrium is confined to the uterine cavity. Due to the presence of fallopian tubes connecting the uterus and pelvis, under special conditions, the endometrium can be transplanted to the pelvic area via the fallopian tubes. If it implants on an organ, endometriosis occurs. This disease is typically more prevalent in women of reproductive age, with lower incidence rates before puberty and after menopause.