What is endometriosis?

Endometrial growth in the uterus cavity other than the location and cause abnormal lesions and symptoms, called endometriosis. ectopic endometrial still ovarian hormones, each menstrual bleeding, bleeding stored in such organizations, caused dysmenorrhea and surrounding tissue fibrosis. If the endometrium is only in the myometrium, but is scattered, said abenomyosis such as a mass limitations, claimed uterine muscle adenoma, both belong to internal endometriosis. If the ectopic endometrial seen in the uterus outside the organ or tissue, known as external endometriosis. or a chocolate cyst. Generally occur in women aged 30-45, accompanied infertility. After the changes of pregnancy and disease symptoms can be alleviated basic recovery. Postmenopausal Ovarian then gradually shrink absorption. [Causes], endometrial implantation : shedding of endometrial still preserving a certain capacity, whether or menstrual period Perioperative shedding of intimal debris may have in the new location transplant growth. For example : vaginal atresia, cervical stenosis, the uterus after dumping and other factors make the blood drain blocked, by menstrual blood can be put back into the pelvic tubal. In addition, if the suction abortion suddenly reduce intrauterine negative pressure, menstrual can check uterine endometrium divisions - Cheng Zhan transplantation. Caesarean hysterectomy or, if they will be part of Lagging Behind abdominal tissue, may also join endometriosis. Second, direct spread : myometrium of endometriosis may spread directly from the cervix come. 3, biochemical : pelvic or germinal epithelial ovarian and endometrial are from the body cavity from epithelial differentiation. In inflammation, or other stimuli, peritoneal or ovarian germinal epithelium may occur for endometriosis. 4, venous or lymphatic control migration : endometriosis may intravenous or lymphatic moved to distant sites outside the uterus and lung. bladder, intestinal, and other parts of the endometriosis. Clinical manifestations [symptoms] few patients asymptomatic, common symptoms such as (1) dysmenorrhea : About half of patients with symptoms of dysmenorrhea, Teng Teng feature is the issue of sexual and heavier. (2) of infertility : for pelvic adhesions and ovarian dysfunction can affect reproductive function caused infertility. (3) menstrual disorder : uterine or ovarian lesion volume increased so that menstruation, menstrual cycle extended or irregular. (4) navel, and abdominal injuries : the vagina or cervix there Pain of blue nodules, the menstrual period increased significantly. (5) Minority patients may have low-grade fever.