Definition
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of actively funcitioning endometrium in any part of the body other than its normal position of lining the endometrial cavity( lining of the uterine cavity-inside the uterus).
The term endometriosis was first coined by Samson in 1921.
What is the difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis refers to the presence of endometrial… [...]
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