Does the tissue respond to the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle?
The lining of the uterus responds to estrogen/progesterone, so this tissue will also respond to variations in estrogen and progesterone levels or the lack of estrogen and progesterone. The degree of the response may differ from patient to patient and by location. These hormones are the basis of some of the things that we use as treatment, such as the birth control pill; other times we remove hormones like estrogens with drugs that induce menopause. Although there are differences between the hormonal receptors in the endometrium and the receptors in the endometrial tissue that is found elsewhere, endometrial tissue outside of the endometrium will still respond to hormonal changes. Why does scarring form and what are the consequences of it? Scarring forms in endometriosis patients as a result of the chronic inflammation. The scarring that involves structures like the vagina is deeply infiltrating and may involve nerve endings. This causes pain. If extensive, the uterus becomes immobile a
