Can a woman get endometriosis from having sex in water?

Answer 1

No ,you can't.

Answer 2

What causes endometriosis?
Several different hypotheses have been put forward as to what causes endometriosis. Unfortunately, none of these theories have ever been entirely proven, nor do they fully explain all the mechanisms associated with the development of the disease. Thus, the cause of endometriosis remains unknown.

Most researchers, however, agree that endometriosis is exacerbated by oestrogen. Subsequently, most of the current treatments for endometriosis attempt to temper oestrogen production in a woman's body in order to relieve her of symptoms. At the moment there are no treatments, which fully cure endometriosis.

Several theories have become more accepted, and reality is that it may be a combination of factors, which make some women develop endometriosis.



Metaplasia
Metaplasia means to change from one normal type of tissue to another normal type of tissue. It has been proposed by some that endometrial tissue has the ability in some cases to replace other types of tissues outside the uterus.

Some researchers believe this happens in the embryo, when the uterus is first forming. Others believe that some adult cells retain the ability they had in the embryonic stage to transform into reproductive tissue.





Retrograde menstruation
This theory was promoted by Dr. John Sampson in the 1920s. He surmised that menstrual tissue flows backwards through the fallopian tubes (called “retrograde flow”) and deposits on the pelvic organs where it seeds and grows. However, there is little evidence that endometrial cells can actually attach to women’s pelvic organs and grow. Years later, researchers found that 90% of women have retrograde flow. But since most women don’t develop endometriosis, some doctors have concluded that something else (perhaps an immune system problem or hormonal dysfunction) may be the trigger for endometriosis. The Retrograde Menstruation Theory also doesn’t explain how endometriosis develops in women who’ve had a hysterectomy or a tubal ligation nor why, in rare cases, men have developed endometriosis when they’ve been treated with oestrogen after prostate surgery.




Genetic predisposition

Studies have shown that first-degree relatives of women with this disease are more likely to develop endometriosis. And when there is a hereditary link, the disease tends to be worse in the next generation.

An ongoing worldwide study called the OXEGENE study is conducting research based on the blood samples from sisters with endometriosis in hopes of isolating an endometriosis gene.

AUG 2005
First report of linkage to a major locus for endometriosis

OCT 2005
Researchers identify one gene's critical role in the human embryo implantation process





Lymphatic or vascular distribution
Endometrial fragments may travel through blood vessels or the lymphatic system to other parts of the body. This may explain how endometriosis ends up in distant sites, such as the lung, brain, skin, or eye.



Immune system dysfunctions

Many women with endometriosis appear to display certain immunologic defects or dysfunctions. Whether this is a cause or effect of the disease remains unknown.



Environmental influences
Some studies have pointed to environmental factors as contributors to the development of endometriosis, specifically related to the way toxins in the environment have an effect on the reproductive hormones and immune system response, though this theory has not been proven and remains controversial.

Answer 3

No, absolutely not. It would be quite a stretch, even, to consider that she might get endometritis from doing so (endometritis is an infection; VERY different from Endometriosis). Endometriosis is an incurable (but treatable) disease that often renders a patient infertile; in addition, it can be debilitatingly painful. Though no one is certain what exactly causes Endo, theories include genetics, immunologic components, and coelemic metaplasia. For more info and help with Endometrosis, see www.endocenter.org.

Answer 4

I found this:

The cause of endometriosis is unknown. Some experts believe that pieces of endometrium travel back through the fallopian tubes and pass out into the pelvic cavity (space inside the pelvis that holds the reproductive organs). Tiny pieces of tissue may lodge on surfaces of the reproductive organs. During menstruation, the tissue bleeds, just like the endometrium inside the uterus. Blood from the misplaced tissue gets trapped. Surrounding tissue may become swollen and inflamed. Over time, scar tissue and cysts can form

Answer 5

from what i know of endometriosis, you don't catch it like you're thinking. it gradually develops. endometriosis is a disorder where the walls of your uterus are extrememly thick and painful. sex doesn't cause it no matter where you're having it, but if you feel pain while having sex, that could be a possible sign of endometriosis. talk to your GYN to be sure you aren't infected by STD's.

Answer 6

No endometriosis is an internal condition and has nothing do with sex nor sex in the water.

Answer 7

Why would water be an element in endometriosis?

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Answer 8

no she can not get endometriosis from sex in water it is more about her genetic make up

Answer 9

No its all about genetics. you can get a bacteria infection from having sex in water but thats it.

Answer 10

OMG. You have got to be kidding me.......right?

Please read this so you will know what endometriosis actually is:

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/endomet.htm

Answer 11

no keep the water clean