Pathogenesis of endometriosis
Seli E, Berkkanoglu M, Arici A. Pathogenesis of endometriosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinics Of North America 2003, 30: 41-61. PMID: 12699257, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8545(02)00052-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial tissueLocal aromatase activityViable endometrial tissueCases of endometriosisPathogenesis of endometriosisCommon gynecologic disorderRetrograde menstruation theoryRetrograde menstruationGynecologic disordersUterine cavityFallopian tubeEndometrial cellsPeritoneal surfaceAromatase activityPelvic organsPeritoneal cavityLow prevalenceTIMP expressionEndometriosisMenstruationTissueAdditional factorsPathogenesisPrevalenceDisease