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Katz C, Evans S, Mikocka-Walus A. 'Listen to women as if they were your most cherished person': Australian women's perspectives on living with the pain of endometriosis: A mixed-methods study. J Health Psychol 2024:13591053241250101. [PMID: 38738914 DOI: 10.1177/13591053241250101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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This mixed-methods study used an online cross-sectional survey to explore perspectives of 533 adult Australian women living with endometriosis pain, and their relationship with biopsychosocial factors. Four themes were constructed: The primary theme, 'Stigma and change' reflected women's experience of dismissal, and the wish to reverse the narrative of pain as normal. Some women emphasised self-education and self-advocacy to affect change, reflecting the theme 'self-empowerment'. Participants described the 'debilitating impact' of endometriosis and the enduring difficulty of 'inadequate healthcare', reflecting themes three and four. Analysis indicated type of social support may impact perceived outcomes for endometriosis. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated too few significant relationships between biopsychosocial factors and themes to indicate meaningful patterns without risk of common method variance. Future research should explore the influence of social support and interventions which develop participant autonomy and practitioner competence and knowledge, using disease-specific measures over time.
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Vallée A, Ceccaldi PF, Carbonnel M, Feki A, Ayoubi JM. Pollution and endometriosis: A deep dive into the environmental impacts on women's health. BJOG 2024; 131:401-414. [PMID: 37814514 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.17687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The interaction between pollution and endometriosis is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. The impact of pollution, particularly air and water pollution, or occupational hazards, on hormonal disruption and the initiation of endometriosis remains a major issue. OBJECTIVES This narrative review aims to delve into the intricate connection between pollution and endometriosis, shedding light on how environmental factors contribute to the onset and severity of this disease and, thus, the possible public health policy implications. DISCUSSION Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in pollutants dysregulate the hormonal balance, contributing to the progression of this major gynaecological disorder. Air pollution, specifically PM2.5 and PAHs, has been associated with an increased risk of endometriosis by enhancing chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal imbalances. Chemical contaminants in water and work exposures, including heavy metals, dioxins, and PCBs, disrupt the hormonal regulation and potentially contribute to endometriosis. Mitigating the environmental impact of pollution is required to safeguard women's reproductive health. This requires a comprehensive approach involving stringent environmental regulations, sustainable practices, responsible waste management, research and innovation, public awareness, and collaboration among stakeholders. CONCLUSION Public health policies have a major role in addressing the interaction between pollution and endometriosis in a long-term commitment.
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- Alexandre Vallée
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
- Medical School, University of Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), Versailles, France
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
- Medical School, University of Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), Versailles, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
- Medical School, University of Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), Versailles, France
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Guo SW. How do women get endometriosis? Reprod Biomed Online 2024; 48:103696. [PMID: 38123408 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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How do women get endometriosis? This question has baffled investigators for nearly a century, and the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains an enigma to this day. While Sampson's retrograde menstruation theory is widely accepted, the gaping divide between the near-ubiquity of retrograde menstruation and the moderate prevalence of endometriosis has been difficult to explain. Now, Mumusoglu and Hsueh have provided some much-needed clues by proposing that endometriosis is likely a result of maladaptation of the evolutionary baggage to dramatically changed societies and cultures. These changes are profound, sweeping and across the board, resulting in myriad mismatches between the evolutionary legacy and the changed societies, which, in turn, have generated many potential risk factors for endometriosis that were completely absent in hunter-gatherer societies. These risk factors could conceivably account for the glaring gap between the ubiquity of retrograde menstruation and the moderate prevalence of endometriosis. This perspective may force the viewing of endometriosis from a fresh angle, providing a roadmap for future epidemiological studies, and potentially providing the prospect of development of novel ways for disease prevention and treatment.
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- Sun-Wei Guo
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-Related Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Research Institute, Shanghai Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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López-Botella A, Gómez-Torres MJ, Sánchez R, Todolí-Torró JL, Velasco I, Acién M. Elevated Lead, Nickel, and Bismuth Levels in the Peritoneal Fluid of a Peritoneal Endometriosis Patient without Toxic Habits or Occupational Exposure following a Vegetarian Diet. TOXICS 2023; 11:1009. [PMID: 38133409 PMCID: PMC10747131 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11121009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Potentially toxic elements (PTEs), found as environmental contaminants, have been related to endometriosis disease. In this context, the peritoneal fluid (PF) matrix has been poorly studied despite its importance. PF is the environment in which endometriotic lesions reside and communicate with surrounding tissues including tissues and nerve cells. In this work, our investigation group reports the special case of a peritoneal endometriosis patient presenting elevated lead, nickel, and bismuth levels in PF. This patient reported following a vegetarian diet and no toxic habits or occupational exposure. In conclusion, the elevated levels of PTEs found may result from a vegetarian diet or an unidentified environmental exposure source. This report provides new insights regarding the possible etiology of endometriosis disease and potential biomarkers for its diagnosis in early stages, although additional research is needed.
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- Andrea López-Botella
- Service of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit of Human Reproduction, FISABIO—San Juan University Hospital, Carretera Alicante-Valencia s/n, 03550 Sant Joan d’Alacant, Alicante, Spain; (A.L.-B.); (M.A.)
- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain;
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (R.S.); (J.-L.T.-T.)
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (R.S.); (J.-L.T.-T.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (R.S.); (J.-L.T.-T.)
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- Service of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit of Human Reproduction, FISABIO—San Juan University Hospital, Carretera Alicante-Valencia s/n, 03550 Sant Joan d’Alacant, Alicante, Spain; (A.L.-B.); (M.A.)
- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain;
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- Service of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit of Human Reproduction, FISABIO—San Juan University Hospital, Carretera Alicante-Valencia s/n, 03550 Sant Joan d’Alacant, Alicante, Spain; (A.L.-B.); (M.A.)
- Gynecology Division, Faculty of Medicine, Miguel Hernández University, Carretera Alicante-Valencia s/n, 03202 Elche, Alicante, Spain
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Delli Carpini G, Giannella L, Di Giuseppe J, Montik N, Montanari M, Fichera M, Crescenzi D, Marzocchini C, Meccariello ML, Di Biase D, Vignini A, Ciavattini A. Homozygous C677T Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Polymorphism as a Risk Factor for Endometriosis: A Retrospective Case-Control Study. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15404. [PMID: 37895084 PMCID: PMC10607746 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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This study was conducted to evaluate the role of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T homozygous polymorphism as a risk factor for endometriosis. A retrospective case-control study was conducted from January 2020 to December 2022 on all patients attending the gynecological outpatient clinic of our institution who had performed an MTHFR polymorphisms test. Patients with endometriosis were considered cases, while those without endometriosis were considered controls. The presence of an MTHFR C677T homozygous polymorphism was defined as exposure. Risk factors for endometriosis were considered confounders in a binomial logistic regression, with endometriosis diagnosis as the dependent variable. Among the 409 included patients, 106 (25.9%) cases and 303 (74.1%) controls were identified. A higher rate of MTHFR C677T homozygous polymorphism was found in patients with endometriosis (24.5% vs. 15.8%, p = 0.0453), with an adOR of 1.889 (95% CI 1.076-3.318, p = 0.0269) at the binomial logistic regression. A history of no previous pregnancy was associated with an endometriosis diagnosis (adOR 2.191, 95% CI 1.295-3.708, p = 0.0035). An MTHFR C677T homozygous polymorphism could be considered a risk factor for endometriosis. Epigenetic modifications may be the most important mechanism explaining the observed association through the processes of altered DNA methylation and reduced activity of antioxidant systems.
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- Giovanni Delli Carpini
- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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- Section of Biochemistry, Biology and Physics, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy;
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- Gynecologic Section, Department of Odontostomatologic and Specialized Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60213 Ancona, Italy; (G.D.C.); (L.G.); (J.D.G.); (N.M.); (M.M.); (M.F.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.L.M.); (D.D.B.)
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Agossou M, Sanchez BG, Alauzen PH, Olivier M, Cécilia-Joseph E, Chevallier L, Jean-Laurent M, Aline-Fardin A, Dramé M, Venissac N. Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome (TES) in Martinique, a French West Indies Island. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5578. [PMID: 37685644 PMCID: PMC10488738 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Endometriosis is a female disease that affects 5-10% of women of childbearing age, with predominantly pelvic manifestations. It is currently declared as a public health priority in France. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is the most common extra-pelvic manifestation. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics, and outcomes of patients with TES in Martinique. PATIENTS AND METHODS We performed a descriptive, retrospective study including all patients managed at the University Hospital of Martinique for TES between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2020. RESULTS During the study period, we identified 479 cases of pneumothorax, of which 212 were women (44%). Sixty-three patients (30% of all female pneumothorax) were catamenial pneumothorax (CP) including 49 pneumothoraxes alone (78% of catamenial pneumothorax) and 14 hemopneumothorax (22% of catamenial pneumothorax). There were 71 cases of TES, including 49 pneumothoraxes (69%), 14 hemopneumothoraxes (20%) and 8 hemothorax (11%). The annual incidence of TES was 1.1 cases/100,000 inhabitants. The prevalence of TES was 1.2/1000 women aged from 15 to 45 years and the annual incidence of TES for this group was 6.9/100,000. The annual incidence of CP was 1 case/100,000 inhabitants. The average age at diagnosis was 36 ± 6 years. Eight patients (11%) had no prior diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis (PE). The mean age at pelvic endometriosis diagnosis was 29 ± 6 years. The mean time from symptom onset to diagnosis was 24 ± 50 weeks, and 53 ± 123 days from diagnosis to surgery. Thirty-two patients (47%) had prior abdominopelvic surgery. Seventeen patients (24%) presented other extra-pelvic localizations. When it came to management, 69/71 patients (97%) underwent surgery. Diaphragmatic nodules or perforations were found in 68/69 patients (98.5%). Histological confirmation was obtained in 55/65 patients who underwent resection (84.6%). Forty-four patients (62%) experienced recurrence. The mean time from the initial treatment to recurrence was 20 ± 33 months. The recurrence rate was 16/19 (84.2%) in patients who received medical therapy only, 11/17 (64.7%) in patients treated by surgery alone, and 17/31 (51.8%) in patients treated with surgery and medical therapy (p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS We observed a very high incidence of TES in Martinique. The factors associated with this high incidence in this specific geographical area remain to be elucidated. The frequency of recurrence was lower in patients who received both hormone therapy and surgery.
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- Moustapha Agossou
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Medical Information, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France;
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Pathology, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Clinical Research and Innovation, CHU of Martinique, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
- EpiCliV Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of the French West Indies, 97261 Fort-de-France, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, CHRU of Lille, 59000 Lille, France;
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Petroianu A. Endometriosis: an improper name for two different disorders. REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA (1992) 2023; 69:1. [PMID: 36629662 PMCID: PMC9937605 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20221484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Andy Petroianu
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery – Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil.,Corresponding author:
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Lamceva J, Uljanovs R, Strumfa I. The Main Theories on the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054254. [PMID: 36901685 PMCID: PMC10001466 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Endometriosis is a complex disease, which is defined by abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. It affects about 10% of women of reproductive age all over the world. Endometriosis causes symptoms that notably worsen patient's well-being-such as severe pelvic pain, dysfunction of the organs of pelvic cavity, infertility and secondary mental issues. The diagnosis of endometriosis is quite often delayed because of nonspecific manifestations. Since the disease was defined, several different pathogenetic pathways have been considered, including retrograde menstruation, benign metastasis, immune dysregulation, coelomic metaplasia, hormonal disbalance, involvement of stem cells and alterations in epigenetic regulation, but the true pathogenesis of endometriosis remains poorly understood. The knowledge of the exact mechanism of the origin and progression of this disease is significant for the appropriate treatment. Therefore, this review reports the main pathogenetic theories of endometriosis based on current studies.
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- Jelizaveta Lamceva
- Faculty of Medicine, Riga Stradins University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Pathology, Riga Stradins University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Pathology, Riga Stradins University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Correspondence:
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Rebecca R, Amie S, Jon W, Jon A. Perceived effectiveness and use of naturopathic treatments for endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian naturopaths experienced in endometriosis management. Eur J Integr Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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