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Genital endometriosis: epidemiology and etiological factors Volume 22, issue 2, Avril-Mai-Juin 2020

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1 Service de gynécologie obstétrique et médecine de la reproduction, AP-HP Sorbonne Université site Tenon, Paris, France
2 Service de radiologie, hôpital Tenon, AP-HP, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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Endometriosis, defined as the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus, is a complex and multifactorial pathology. Its prevalence is estimated at around 10 % in the population of reproductive age women. The intrinsic factors, such as genetic predisposition, immunitary profile and hormonal environment are modulated by extrinsic factors throughout the course of life.