Menstrual bleeding from an endometriotic lesion

Fertil Steril. 2009 May;91(5):1926-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.125. Epub 2008 Oct 18.

Abstract

We present a case in which endometriotic lesions were observed to be focally hemorrhagic at laparoscopy performed during menstruation. Red vesicular lesions likely represent early disease with intact capacity for hormonally induced menstrual bleeding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dysmenorrhea / etiology
  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Menstruation*
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology*