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BMJ 22 MARCH 2014 VOLUME 348 29 The pathogenesis of endometriosis is unknown but lead ing theories include retrograde menstruation altered immunity metaplasia of the germinal epithelium. DEFINITION. . . The presence of endometrial tissue outside the normal uterus cavity. . Endometriosis is Classified Into:. . Internal type. (. Adenomyosis. ): the presence of endometrial tissue in the muscle of the uterus . Yasser . Orief. M.D.. Fellow . Lübeck. University , Germany.. DAGO, . Auvergné. University, France.. Learning Objectives. Identify the symptoms and consequences . associated with endometriosis. Dr . Fulufhelo. Tshivhula. Specialist Gynaecologist. Polokwane. 62 Burger street. 015 291 4310. What is Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic disease where tissue that resembles the lining of the womb (uterus) is found elsewhere in the body. Danie Botha. FEMBRYO Fertility and Gynaecology Clinic. Port Elizabeth. UCT Postgraduate Refresher Course 2015. ESHRE GUIDELINES 2014. Laparoscopy and prevention of adverse outcome. Overview. Risk factors in performing surgery for endometriosis. Danie Botha. FEMBRYO Fertility and Gynaecology Clinic. Port Elizabeth. UCT Postgraduate Refresher Course 2015. Purpose of a classification system. Critical evaluation of shortcomings of R-ASRM. classification and its ability to predict fertility. Presented by Sarah C Parker,. Clinical Nurse Specialist, . Endometriosis Centre, UCLH. What is endometriosis?. Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which induces a chronic, inflammatory reaction (NHS, 2013).. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship. Case Based Seminar Series. Objectives for Endometriosis . Describe the theories of pathogenesis of endometriosis. List the most common sites of endometriosis. Describe the symptoms and physical exam findings in a patient with endometriosis. Asgari. Associate Professor. The . presence of viable, estrogen-sensitive, . endometrial-like . glands and . stroma. associated with . aninflammatory. . response outside the uterus is globally. referred to as endometriosis. Tshivhula. Specialist Gynaecologist. Polokwane. 62 Burger street. 015 291 4310. What is Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic disease where tissue that resembles the lining of the womb (uterus) is found elsewhere in the body. M.D. . (. Hom. .), . Associate professor,. DEPARTMENT OF GYNAECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS,. SARADA KRISHNA HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE,. KULASEKHARAM. Endometriosis . Definition: Ectopic Endometrial Tissue. . . The presence of endometrial tissue outside the normal uterus cavity. . Endometriosis is Classified Into:. . Internal type. (. Adenomyosis. ): the presence of endometrial tissue in the muscle of the uterus . Dr. Zahra . Asgari. OB/GYN. Clinical fellow/Minimally Invasive Surgery. Arash. Women s Hospital/TUMS. PATHOLOGY AND SITES OF INVOLVEMENT. Gross and microscopic pathology . :. Endometriosis . lesions in the pelvis can be categorized as superficial peritoneal, ovarian, and deeply infiltrating . . Affects general physical, mental & social well being.. . . Endometriosis . Presence of endometrial tissue (glands & . stroma. ) outside the . uterus. ___________________________________________________. M.D.. Fellow . Lübeck. University , Germany.. DAGO, . Auvergné. University, France.. Learning Objectives. Identify the symptoms and consequences . associated with endometriosis. Describe various treatment options in the .