The aetiology of endometriosis

S. K. Smith, Smith SK
Human Reproduction · 1995 · vol. 10(5) , pp. 1274 · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a136132 · PMID:7657778 · W2395446275
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This review discusses the various theories regarding the causes of endometriosis, including Sampson's theory of retrograde menstruation and alternative hypotheses.

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Journal Article The aetiology of endometriosis Get access S.K. Smith S.K. Smith Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Rosie Maternity HospitalRobinson Way, Cambridge CB2 2SW, UK Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Human Reproduction, Volume 10, Issue 5, 1 May 1995, Page 1274, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a136132 Published: 01 May 1995

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Belgium Dioxins Dioxins Endometriosis Environmental Pollutants Environmental Pollutants Female Humans

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