Endometriosis is largely a mystery. While it is true that scientists and doctors understand how the condition progresses, the symptoms it creates, and even how to treat it, the rationale behind its actual cause is not fully understood. In fact, it is true that there may be several potential causes of endometriosis. It is also possible that the cause of endometriosis may be a combination of several different factors or just one. Different people may develop endometriosis for different reasons. What can be ascertained from current information and research is that endometriosis is not even close to being fully understood.

When discussing the cause of endometriosis, it is important to realize that there may be many different causes. As scientists and researchers continue to unravel the double-helix of the human genome, it is becoming increasingly en vogue to attribute the cause of a myriad of conditions to genetic information. Heredity is a leading theory of the development of endometriosis. In fact, the chance of developing endometriosis increases for women when a close blood relative has also developed the disorder.

Another possible cause of endometriosis may be due to several environmental factors. It is understood that since environmental pollution is higher than it has ever been throughout human history that excess toxins may be responsible for a variety of health related conditions. It could be that mercury, lead, and other heavy metals in the air and water contribute to the onset of endometriosis.

Furthermore, there are a large number of potentially hazardous chemicals in the environment that may put the immune system in a weakened state. It is not surprising then, that another possible cause of endometriosis may be the failure of the immune system to adequately fight off hostile invaders. If you know anything about immunology you would understand that the immune system is constantly under attack. If endometriosis is caused by some kind of auto-immune reaction or a pathogenic organism, then the functionality of the immune system may hold the key to the condition. Therefore, it is important for women with endometriosis to keep their immune system functioning at top levels through maintaining a balanced diet and taking regular exercise.

It is also believed that an over production of estrogen may be the linked to endometriosis. Estrogen is a female hormone and since only females develop endometriosis, it may be the key to understanding this potentially severe and incurable condition. When hormones are out of balance the body is not properly regulated. This can lead to a host of problems. Hormone imbalances may be to blame for endometriosis as well as a variety of other conditions.

The causes of endometriosis may not be fully understood, however, the theories available seem to logically fit. It may be that all these factors work in conjunction with one another in some way or that one of these causes stands alone. Only time, solid research, and the evolution of medical understanding will provide the answers scientists so desperately seek.