Endometriosis

Ellen J. Barrier










Endometriosis is a condition whereby an ectopic endometrium is located in various sites throughout the pelvis or in the abdominal wall.


Medical Terminology:

Endometriosis  Direct __  invasion of the myometrium by the mucous membrane lining the uterus.
(adenomyoma  of the wall of the uterus ) is a tumor containing glandular and smooth muscular tissue.
Endometriosis Transplantation__Endometriosis taking place within an abdominal incision scar following pelvic surgery.
Endometriosis Metastatic__ Extraperitoneal lesions resembling metastatic pelvic carcinoma. 
Endometriosis Peritoneal__Endometrial tissue found throughout the pelvis


Endometritis
This is an inflammation of the endometrium, produced by a bacterial invasion.
Symptoms: (acute) pain in the lower back and abdomen, constipation, sterility,
dysmenorrhea (painful or difficult menstruation) menorrhagia (excessive bleeding)
bloody discharge (a scant amount is seen in chronic endometritis)


Medical Terminology:
Endometritis Cervical __Inflammation of the inner portion of the cervix uteri.
Endometritis Decidual__ Inflammation of the mucous membrane of a gravid uterus.
Endometritis Dissecans__ Endometritis accompanied by the development of ulcers and shedding of mucous membrane.
Endometritis Puerperal__Acute endometritis following the birth of a child.

 *Acute__ the pain is sharp, having a rapid onset, severe and is of a short course.


Endometrium
The mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus. It is supplied by two types of arteries: straight arteries and spiral arteries.
The straight arteries supply the third (basal layer) of the endometrium.
The spiral arteries supply the spongy and compact layers of the endometrium.
Changes are noted in response to hormonal stimulation, during menstrual cycles. They begin with the onset of menses (between ages 10 and 17 which is thought to be normal) ending at menopause.

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