Originally described over three hundred years ago, endometriosis is classically defined by
the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in extrauterine locations. Endometriosis is
an inflammatory, estrogen-dependent condition associated with pelvic pain and infertility.
This work reviews the disease process from theories regarding origin to the molecular basis
for disease sequelae. A thorough understanding of the histopathogenesis and
pathophysiology of endometriosis is essential to the development of novel diagnostic and …