Endometriosis

Endometriosis is something that certain women have to deal with in their life. This condition occurs when the endometrial cells that are formed inside of the uterus start to grow somewhere on the outside of it. These cells are the exact same cells that women get rid of once a month during their menstruation cycle. Endometriosis cells will latch on to the tissue that surrounds the outside of the uterus. Doctors refer to them as endometriosis implants.

These implants can be found on the ovaries, the outer surfaces of the uterus, outer surfaces of intestines, the surface lining of the pelvic cavity, and the Fallopian tubes. They may also be located in the bladder, cervix, or vagina. However, they are only found here on rare occasions.

It is not likely that many of these implants are located on the outside of the pelvis, in or close to the brain, lung, liver, or also on old surgery scars. While these endometriosis implants can cause problems they are not at all cancerous.

Health experts do not know the cause of endometriosis. Some believe that the endometrial tissue is dropped in unusual spots when the menstrual flow backs up into the Fallopian tubes and the abdominal cavity.

Theories As To What Can Cause Endometriosis

Doctors have been researching for years trying to determine the cause of endometriosis in women to no avail. There have been many theories as to what can cause endometriosis – but for now they are still theories and have been proven.

Hereditary

Some believe that women who have family members that have endometriosis are at a higher risk of developing the disease.

Retrograde Menstruation

This theory was first thought of during the 1920’s by Dr. Sampson. He believed that during the time of menstruation some women will produce a certain amount of menstrual fluid that will flow backwards from the uterus and will ‘cover the pelvic organs and pelvis lining’ with endometrium cells. However, this is one of the most flimsy theories because many women who have this problem have not developed endometriosis.

Disorders Of The Livers

Estrogen can be regulated and removed from the body by the liver. If the liver is not working properly then it can cause serious health problems including endometriosis.