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What is the main focus of the Meyer theory regarding the development of endometriosis?
What is the main focus of the Meyer theory regarding the development of endometriosis?
- Coelomic metaplasia of multipotential cells in the peritoneal cavity (correct)
- Development of endometriosis after the onset of menstruation
- Immunologic factors leading to endometriosis
- Endometrial cell implantation during menstruation
According to the Sampson theory, what is the common explanation for the development of pelvic endometriosis and its predilection for certain sites?
According to the Sampson theory, what is the common explanation for the development of pelvic endometriosis and its predilection for certain sites?
- Immunologic factors leading to endometriosis
- Direct implantation of endometrial cells through retrograde menstruation (correct)
- Development of endometriosis after the onset of menstruation
- Coelomic metaplasia of multipotential cells in the peritoneal cavity
What characteristic distinguishes pelvic endometriosis according to the Sampson theory?
What characteristic distinguishes pelvic endometriosis according to the Sampson theory?
- Development after the onset of menstruation
- Implantation in the pelvic and ovaries (correct)
- Presence of immunologic factors
- Occurrence in abdominal incisions or scars
In which scenario would remnant endometrial glands most likely deposit and lead to endometriosis according to the Sampson theory?
In which scenario would remnant endometrial glands most likely deposit and lead to endometriosis according to the Sampson theory?
What is the classic sign of uterosacral nodularity in ovarian endometriomas?
What is the classic sign of uterosacral nodularity in ovarian endometriomas?
In patients with dyspareunia, what differential diagnoses should be considered?
In patients with dyspareunia, what differential diagnoses should be considered?
What may cause sudden abdominal pain in addition to a ruptured endometrioma?
What may cause sudden abdominal pain in addition to a ruptured endometrioma?
What may the uterus be relatively fixed and retroflexed in the pelvis due to?
What may the uterus be relatively fixed and retroflexed in the pelvis due to?
What is the purpose of add-back therapy in the context of GnRH agonist treatment?
What is the purpose of add-back therapy in the context of GnRH agonist treatment?
When might Norethindrone acetate 5 mg be required for a patient undergoing GnRH agonist therapy?
When might Norethindrone acetate 5 mg be required for a patient undergoing GnRH agonist therapy?
What is the primary function of GnRH agonists and antagonists in the context of endometriosis treatment?
What is the primary function of GnRH agonists and antagonists in the context of endometriosis treatment?
Why is add-back therapy often started with GnRH agonist therapy?
Why is add-back therapy often started with GnRH agonist therapy?
