The association of significant hemoperitoneum (blood in the abdominal cavity) and deep pelvic endometriosis

The association of significant hemoperitoneum (blood in the abdominal cavity) and deep pelvic endometriosis By Irem Onur

 Although there are several theories to explain the etiology of deep endometriosis, the cause is unknown and there are currently no effective strategies to prevent its development. Bean E. et al., from University College London Hospital, UK,  observed that some…

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The Involvement of the Blood Clotting System in Endometriosis

The Involvement of the Blood Clotting System in Endometriosis By Özge Özkaya

The blood clotting system might be over-active in women with endometriosis, found a study published in the scientific journal Reproductive Sciences.  Although the authors stated that there is not enough evidence to suggest that over-coagulation may be directly causing endometriosis…

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