title: Etiology of endometriosis.
abstract: The likelihood of developing endometriosis can thus be viewed as a quantitative phenomenon--that is, the probability of having large amounts of endometrium delivered to the peritoneal cavity and the inherent ability of the pelvic tissues to support transplantation, or a combination of the two. What part immunologic, genetic, and menstrual factors contribute to an individual woman's susceptibility to develop the disease has yet to be explored in detail. A substantial amount of research will be required to evaluate these areas to devise methods of preventing the development of endometriosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Metzger
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Haney
mesh_terms: D004715:Endometriosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans