Patient's question:
I am 45 years old. I started experiencing menstrual cramps in 2009. Last year, I was diagnosed with endometriosis and have a left ovarian cyst. Suspected to have uterine polyps. During severe pain, I cannot get out of bed.Doctor's answer:
Generally, endometriosis is a common gynecological disease in women, characterized by the implantation of endometrial cells in abnormal locations. Endometrial cells are normally supposed to grow within the uterine cavity. However, because the uterine cavity is connected to the pelvic cavity via the fallopian tubes, endometrial cells can enter the pelvic cavity through the fallopian tubes and grow abnormally there. Currently, there are multiple theories regarding the pathogenesis of this disease, among which the endometrial implantation theory is widely accepted. Additionally, endometriosis is also associated with the immune function of the body, genetic factors, and environmental factors.