The pain associated with endometriosis is caused by:
a. Monthly bleeding of extrauterine endometrial tissue
b. The inability of the uterus to relax following contraction
c. Retrograde menstrual flow of the endometrium
d. Obstruction of the fallopian tubes
ANS: A
Monthly bleeding of extrauterine endometrial tissue causes pain, inflammation, and adhesions.
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