P F Venter

Endometriosis is a fascinating disease--it is common and occurs with increasing frequency. The aetiology remains obscure, but Sampson's theory of retrograde menstruation and implantation is still the most popular and widely accepted. Certai…

A case of postmenopausal endometriosis is presented. Symptoms started 14 years after total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oöphorectomy for endometriosis following oestrogen administration. The disease had a protracted course …