Causes and Risk Factors of Endometriosis
Although the exact cause of endometriosis has not been established, it has been observed to affect the members of the same family giving it a notion of being a hereditary disorder.
There is an increased risk of its occurrence in
- women who have their first menstrual period prematurely
- women whose menstrual cycles are short and heavy
- women who have their first kid after 30 years of age
- women who have never conceived
Women who have had multiple pregnancies, who exercise regularly, who consume low dose oral contraceptives are generally at a lower risk.
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 22, 2012