Question

The presence of functional , ectopic endometrial tissue outside of the uterus is termed:

a) Adenomyosis

b) Asherman syndrome

c) Fitz Hugh Curtis syndrome

d) Endometriosis

Answer 1

Ans-(d). Endometriosis

Endometriosis is the gynaecological disorder which is identified by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterus. In majority of the cases, it affects the reproductive aged women and is a major cause of infertility. It responds to hormonal stimulation and undergoes cyclic growth and shedding. Without a way to drain, leading to accumulation of blood internally. There are symptoms of cyclic menstrual pain, pelvic pain, dyspareunia which affects the patients health severely and need to be treated.