Theories on the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease defined by the presence of extrauterine endometrial tissue. The aetiology of endometriosis is complex and multifactorial, where several not fully confirmed theories describe its pathogenesis. This review examines existing theories on the initia...

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Main Authors: Samer Sourial, Nicola Tempest, Dharani K. Hapangama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/179515