Endometriosis
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Endometriosis is a female reproductive disorder which affects the lining of the uterus, otherwise known as the endometrium[1] . This estrogen-dependent disorder is defined by the presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus and becomes apparent after the start of menses [2].
In a typical monthly menstrual cycle, endometrial cells lining the uterine walls are stimulated through a release of horomones and multiply in order to provide an ideal environment for egg fertiliztion [3]. If fertilization of the egg does not occur, the uterus sloughs off the lining of blood (endometrial tissue) and menstrual flow occurs for 3 to 5 days [2].
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- ↑ Endometriosis. MayoClinic.com. Sept. 11, 2008. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/endometriosis/DS00289. Accessed : February 17, 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Goodman C., Fuller K. Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier; 2009.
- ↑ Endometriosis. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. January 2010. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000915.htm. Accessed: February 17, 2010.
