Endometriosis is a chronic and relatively common disease in women of
childbearing age. Complications of this disease include a wide range of
disorders. The cause of this disease is not known for sure, but several
hypotheses have been proposed for it. In this disease, the entry of
endometrial tissues into the peritoneal cavity causes oxidative stress
through the Fenton reaction and inflammation in this site. Oxidative
stress can be associated with many complications of endometriosis. In
this review, an attempt has been made to discuss the effects of
oxidative stress on various complications of this disease.