Endometriosis is characterized by painful hemorrhagic lesions in the pelvis, which may develop into which of the following potential complications?

Question

A) Pelvic adhesions
B) Endometrial cancer
C) Candidiasis vaginitis
D) Bladder herniation

Answer 1

Ans: A
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Endometriosis is the condition in which functional endometrial tissue is found in ectopic sites outside the uterus. Endometriosis usually becomes apparent in the reproductive years when the lesions are stimulated by ovarian hormones in the same way as normal endometrium, becoming proliferative, then secretory, and finally undergoing menstrual breakdown. Bleeding into the surrounding structures can cause pain and the development of significant pelvic adhesions. Endometrial cancer often develops as a result of prolonged estrogenic stimulation and/or unopposed estrogen therapy with excessive growth (i.e., hyperplasia) of the endometrium inside the uterus. Candidiasis vaginitis is a common yeast infection unrelated to intrapelvic endometriosis. Bladder herniation, cystocele, happens when bladder muscle support weakens with age or multiple births.