Patient's question:
The doctor said I have endometriosis, and I only know it's a gynecological disease. I've been experiencing excessive leukorrhea recently, along with blood clots, and some dull pain in my lower back and abdomen. Besides the symptoms of dysmenorrhea during my period, I'm wondering: What exactly is endometriosis?Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis refers to the condition where endometrial tissue grows again outside the uterine cavity, also known as adenomyosis. The ectopic endometrium can affect any part of the body, such as the navel, bladder, kidneys, ureters, lungs, pleura, breasts, and even arms and thighs. However, the majority of cases are located in pelvic organs and peritoneum, with the ovaries and uterosacral ligaments being the most common sites, followed by the uterus and other visceral peritoneum, as well as the vaginal rectal septum and other areas.