Causes Of Endometriosis

Embryonic And Endometrial Cells

Embryonic and endometrial cells are surprisingly related. Embryonic cells are cells in the earliest stage of development into a human being, and if a body detects embryonic cells, it will sometimes use high levels of estrogen to transform those cells into endometrial cell implants. The cells are liable to implant at any point in the reproductive system, including the ovaries and fallopian tubes. If they implant in the uterus, they should thicken and bleed with the rest of the uterine lining. This transformation of embryonic cells occurs most often when a girl is going through puberty. It's possible this is a defense mechanism for an underdeveloped body to avoid carrying a child.

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