By Selma OransayEndometriosis: Investigating Theoretical Causes and Pathogenesis
By Selma Oransay
Understanding the etiology of endometriosis is crucial for preventing its occurrence and minimizing the significant health burdens it imposes on women. As current treatment options are limited and often lead to severe side effects, identifying potential causes can empower women…
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By Hale Goksever CelikEndometriosis by Race
By Hale Goksever Celik
Endometriosis is usually diagnosed in reproductive-aged women with an incidence of approximately 10%. The most common presenting symptoms are dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility in patients with endometriosis. Some risk factors have been identified for the development of…
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The coelomic metaplasia hypothesis of endometriosis in MRKH cases
By Hale Goksever Celik
Endometriosis is defined as the localization of endometrial glandular and stromal tissue outside the uterine cavity and its incidence is approximately 10% in the general female population. Although the pathophysiological mechanism is not clearly understood, the implantation theory by Sampson…
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