What is a theory of causation for endometriosis?
A)Obstruction within the fallopian tubes prevents the endometrial tissue from adhering to the lining of the uterus.
B)Endometrial tissue passes through the fallopian tubes and into the peritoneal cavity and remains responsive to hormones.
C)Inflammation of the endometrial tissue develops after recurrent sexually transmitted diseases.
D)Endometrial tissue lies dormant in the uterus until the ovaries produce sufficient hormone to stimulate its growth.

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In 1927 Sampson proposed that endometriosis is caused by the implantation of endometrial cells during retrograde menstruation, in which menstrual fluids move through the fallopian tubes and empty into the pelvic cavity . Like normal endometrial tissue, the ectopic (out of place) endometrium responds to the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle.

What Is a Theory of Causation for Endometriosis