Patient's question:
I've been married to my husband for three years and have never used contraception, but I've never been able to get pregnant. Additionally, my menstrual cycle is unusually long, lasting over ten days each time, and I experience severe menstrual cramps. Yesterday, I went to the hospital for several detailed and thorough examinations. The doctor told me that I have endometriosis, and it's because of this condition that I haven't been able to get pregnant. What causes endometriosis?Doctor's answer:
Modern medical research holds five main viewpoints on the etiology of this disease:1. Endometrial implantation theory
2. Lymphatic and venous dissemination theory
3. Mesothelial metaplasia theory
4. Immune theory
5. Generational inheritance factors
The pathogenesis remains unclear. In fact, suffering from gynecological diseases is not frightening. Patients should believe in their ability to overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated accordingly, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.