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5 factors That Can Cause Endometriosis

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Dr. Ashish KaleGynaecologist • 23 Years Exp.MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Diploma In Endopelvic Surgery, FICS
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First of All what is endometriosis ?

Most of the females are don’t Know what endometriosis is. Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. Called “endometriosis”

Here are some common symptoms experience in endometriosis:

  • Pain areas: in the lower back, lower abdomen, pelvis, rectum, or vagina.

  • Gastrointestinal: constipation or nausea.

  • Abdominal: abdominal fullness or cramping.

  • Pain circumstances: can occur during sexual intercourse or while defecating.

  • Menstrual: abnormal menstruation, heavy menstruation, irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, or spotting.

Factors that can cause endometriosis

One of the Cause of endometriosis is Environmental influences:

Environmental factors trigger endometriosis. Several studies point to toxins as contributing to the development of the disease. These toxins can have a cause on the immune system’s response and reproductive hormones.

Second Cause of endometriosis Genetic disposition (sometimes also called genetic susceptibility):

A genetic predisposition outcome from particular genetic variations that are often inborn from a parent.
There is a genetic link in first-degree relatives, so family history could be one of the reasons women develop endometriosis.
 

Third Important Cause of endometriosis is  Metaplasia:

Metaplasia happens when regular tissue changes to abnormal tissue. There are times when the endometrial tissue can, in some cases, swap other types of tissues outside the uterus.

Fourth Cause of endometriosis is Immune system:

 Immune system may not be able to detect and destroy endometrial tissue Problems with the immune system can prevent the destruction of the pain, infertility, and damage caused by endometriosis could be due to an overactive immune system

Fifth Cause of endometriosis of vascular distribution:

Doctors consider that some endometrial fragments may travel through blood vessels or the lymphatic system to other parts of the body.

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