What causes endometriosis?

The causes of endometriosis are mostly related to genetic factors, environmental influences, physiological and hormonal disorders, immune dysfunction, surgery or trauma, etc. This is a common gynecological disease that can cause dysmenorrhea, infertility and other symptoms in women, and requires targeted treatment based on a clear cause.

1. Genetic factors

Endometriosis has a certain family clustering. If a first-degree relative such as a mother or sister has a history of the disease, the likelihood of a woman suffering from the disease will increase significantly. This suggests that genetic genes play an important role in the occurrence of the disease. For women with a family history, regular gynecological examinations are recommended to detect the disease early and take intervention measures.

2 Environmental Impact

Long-term exposure to chemicals in the environment, such as dioxins and other pollutants, may affect hormone levels in the body and increase the risk of endometriosis. Excessive stress and irregular work and rest can also cause endocrine disorders and induce diseases. It is recommended to avoid exposure to harmful chemicals and maintain healthy living habits, such as ensuring adequate sleep and moderate exercise, to help reduce the risk of disease.

3 Physiological and hormonal disorders

Physiologically, the retrograde menstrual flow theory is the main hypothesis to explain endometriosis. During menstruation, menstrual blood flows backward through the fallopian tubes into the pelvic cavity, causing endometrial tissue to implant and grow in abnormal locations. Excessive estrogen levels in the body may also promote the growth of endometriotic foci. Therefore, patients are advised to regulate hormone levels through drugs such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists and contraceptives.

4. Immune dysfunction

Some studies have found that abnormal immune system function may lead to the inability to clear ectopic endometrial tissue, allowing it to survive and grow in abnormal locations. For patients with abnormal immune system function, drug therapy such as immunomodulators can be used to enhance immune regulation and control the progression of the disease.

5. Surgery or trauma factors

If the patient has undergone uterine surgery such as cesarean section or artificial abortion, ectopic tissue may enter other areas through the surgical incision, thereby inducing disease. Patients with a history of surgery should be alert to the possibility of endometriosis and seek medical attention in a timely manner for postoperative symptoms.

Scientific understanding of the causes of the disease will help prevent and treat endometriosis. If you have risk factors or symptoms of endometriosis, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease.