Endometriosis: pathogenesis and treatment

P Vercellini, P Viganò, E Somigliana… - Nature Reviews …, 2014 - nature.com
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-type mucosa outside the uterine
cavity. Of the proposed pathogenic theories (retrograde menstruation, coelomic metaplasia …

The kisspeptin system in and beyond reproduction: exploring intricate pathways and potential links between endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome

N Salmeri, P Viganò, P Cavoretto, R Marci… - Reviews in endocrine …, 2024 - Springer
Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are two common female reproductive
disorders with a significant impact on the health and quality of life of women affected. A …

Research priorities for endometriosis: recommendations from a global consortium of investigators in endometriosis

PAW Rogers, GD Adamson, M Al-Jefout… - Reproductive …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
The 3rd International Consensus Workshop on Research Priorities in Endometriosis was
held in São Paulo on May 4, 2014, following the 12th World Congress on Endometriosis …

Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome are diametric disorders

NL Dinsdale, BJ Crespi - Evolutionary applications, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Evolutionary and comparative approaches can yield novel insights into human adaptation
and disease. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) each affect up to 10% of …

Endometriosis in adolescents is a hidden, progressive and severe disease that deserves attention, not just compassion

I Brosens, S Gordts, G Benagiano - Human Reproduction, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Endometriosis in the adolescent has, in recent years, been discovered to be a challenging
problem in gynaecology. Although the pain may start at a young age, even before the onset …

Defining future directions for endometriosis research: workshop report from the 2011 World Congress of Endometriosis in Montpellier, France

PAW Rogers, TM D'Hooghe… - Reproductive …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
Endometriosis, defined as estrogen-dependent lesions containing endometrial glands and
stroma outside the uterus, is a chronic and often painful gynecological condition that affects …

[HTML][HTML] Association between body mass index and endometriosis risk: a meta-analysis

L Yong, Z Weiyuan - Oncotarget, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Epidemiological studies have sought to establish a relationship between a
woman's current body mass index and endometriosis, but with varying results. This meta …

Endometriosis and cardiovascular disease

B Marchandot, A Curtiaud, K Matsushita… - … heart journal open, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological disease affecting 1 in 10 reproductive-age
women. It is defined as the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus. Beyond …

Is stress a cause or a consequence of endometriosis?

FM Reis, LM Coutinho, S Vannuccini, S Luisi… - Reproductive …, 2020 - Springer
Clinical studies clearly indicate that endometriosis is a condition associated with high levels
of chronic stress. The stress intensity correlates with pain severity and disease extension …

Targeting oxidative stress to treat endometriosis

A Harlev, S Gupta, A Agarwal - Expert Opinion on Therapeutic …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Endometriosis affects 10% of women of reproductive age. It is defined as the
presence of implanted active endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The exact …