Patient's question:
I didn't know I had endometriosis before because my menstrual cramps were severe and my menstrual flow was quite heavy, so I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. After an ultrasound, the doctor diagnosed me with endometriosis, saying there was no effective treatment and that I should just take medication. However, the medication hasn't been very effective, and I'm still in the same condition. What kind of assistance would you like: Why do people get endometriosis?Doctor's answer:
During menstruation, the endometrial glandular epithelial cells and stromal cells can flow back with the menstrual blood, enter the fallopian tubes, and implant in the ovaries and adjacent pelvic peritoneum. They continue to grow and spread in this location, forming endometriosis within the pelvis. The endometrium can also spread to distant sites through lymphatic and venous pathways, leading to ectopic implantation. Immune regulation abnormalities play a significant role in the occurrence and development of endometriosis, manifesting as weakened immune surveillance function and reduced cytotoxic effects of immune killer cells, which fail to effectively clear the ectopic endometrium.