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Oszajca K, Adamus A. Diet in Prevention and Treatment of Endometriosis: Current State of Knowledge. Curr Nutr Rep 2024; 13:49-58. [PMID: 38324218 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-024-00518-y] [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] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic gynecological disease that affects about 10% of women worldwide. It is characterized by the implantation of endometrial cells at ectopic sites. The most common symptom of EM is painful menstruation, which can often lead to chronic pelvic pain that significantly worsens the quality of life. Because some disease-related processes, such as inflammation, hormonal activity, menstrual cycle, or prostaglandin metabolism, can be modified by diet, nutrition may have a significant impact on development and treatment of EM. The purpose of this article was to overview the current knowledge regarding the dietary management of endometriosis. RECENT FINDINGS The attention of researchers has so far concentrated mainly on the role of nutrition in the risk of developing EM, while less attention has been paid to examining the use of diet in the treatment of the disease. Current studies focus primarily on various dietary components that have antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and estrogen-lowering properties. Exploring different ways of coping with endometriosis can make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of women at risk or diagnosed with EM.
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- Katarzyna Oszajca
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Abramiuk M, Mertowska P, Frankowska K, Świechowska-Starek P, Satora M, Polak G, Dymanowska-Dyjak I, Grywalska E. How Can Selected Dietary Ingredients Influence the Development and Progression of Endometriosis? Nutrients 2024; 16:154. [PMID: 38201982 PMCID: PMC10781184 DOI: 10.3390/nu16010154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Endometriosis is a chronic, hormone-dependent disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue in ectopic locations. Since the treatment options for this disease are still limited, and the cure rate is unsatisfactory, the search for ways to treat symptoms and modify the course of the disease is of key importance in improving the quality of life of patients with endometriosis. So far, the literature has shown that nutrition can influence endometriosis through hormonal modification and altering the inflammatory or oxidative response. Since the importance of nutrition in this disease is still a subject of scientific research, we aimed to summarize the current knowledge on the role of dietary modifications in endometriosis. Our review showed that nutrients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, including most vitamins and several trace elements, may influence the pathogenesis of endometriosis and can be considered as the nutrients preventing the development of endometriosis. However, despite the many discoveries described in this review, further interdisciplinary research on this topic seems to be extremely important, as in the future, it may result in the development of personalized therapies supporting the treatment of endometriosis.
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- Monika Abramiuk
- Independent Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (G.P.); (I.D.-D.)
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (P.M.); (E.G.)
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- 1st Chair and Department of Oncological Gynecology and Gynecology, Students’ Scientific Association, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (K.F.); (M.S.)
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- 1st Chair and Department of Oncological Gynaecology and Gynaecology, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland;
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- 1st Chair and Department of Oncological Gynecology and Gynecology, Students’ Scientific Association, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (K.F.); (M.S.)
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- Independent Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (G.P.); (I.D.-D.)
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- Independent Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (G.P.); (I.D.-D.)
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (P.M.); (E.G.)
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Hall MS, Talge NM, Upson K. Urinary cadmium and endometriosis prevalence in a US nationally representative sample: results from NHANES 1999-2006. Hum Reprod 2023; 38:1835-1842. [PMID: 37487110 PMCID: PMC10477936 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dead117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Is exposure to toxic metal cadmium associated with increased endometriosis prevalence among a nationally representative sample of the US population? SUMMARY ANSWER Concentrations of urinary cadmium, a long-term biomarker (10-30 years) of cadmium exposure, were associated with an increased prevalence of endometriosis. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Cadmium exhibits estrogenic properties and may increase the risk of endometriosis, a gynecologic condition associated with substantial morbidity, for which estrogen has a central pathogenic role. Previous epidemiological studies of cadmium and endometriosis have yielded mixed results, with null, positive, and inverse associations being reported. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from four cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2006. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS The study population comprised participants aged 20-54 years who had an endometriosis diagnosis, available data on urinary cadmium, and a glomerular filtration rate ≥60 ml/min/1.73 m2 (unweighted n = 1647). Urinary cadmium was measured by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, and we used urinary creatinine concentrations and covariate-adjusted standardization to account for urinary dilution. Self-reported diagnosis of endometriosis was ascertained by interview. We examined the association between quartiles of urinary cadmium and endometriosis using log-binomial regression to estimate adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) and 95% CIs. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE We observed twice the prevalence of endometriosis for participants with cadmium concentrations in the second quartile (versus the first quartile) (aPR 2.0, 95% CI: 1.1, 3.9) and the third quartile (versus the first quartile) (aPR 2.0, 95% CI: 1.1, 3.7). Our data also suggested a 60% increased prevalence of endometriosis with urinary cadmium concentrations in the fourth quartile (versus the first quartile) (aPR 1.6, 95% CI: 0.8, 3.2). In a sensitivity analysis, restricting the study population to premenopausal participants with an intact uterus and at least one ovary (unweighted n = 1298), stronger associations accompanied by wider CIs were observed. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION We were limited by the ascertainment of urinary cadmium and endometriosis diagnosis at a single time point, given the cross-sectional study design, and we relied on self-report of endometriosis diagnosis. However, urinary cadmium characterizes long-term exposure and findings from validation studies suggest that misclassification of self-reported endometriosis diagnosis may be minimal. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS This study suggests that cadmium is associated with an increased endometriosis prevalence. Given the substantial morbidity conferred by endometriosis and that the general population is ubiquitously exposed to cadmium, further research is warranted to confirm our findings. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This work was supported by the National Institute of Nursing Research (grant R00NR017191 to K.U.) of the National Institutes of Health. The authors report no conflict of interest. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER N/A.
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- Mandy S Hall
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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Szczęsna D, Wieczorek K, Jurewicz J. An exposure to endocrine active persistent pollutants and endometriosis - a review of current epidemiological studies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:13974-13993. [PMID: 36564686 PMCID: PMC9908711 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24785-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Widespread exposure to persistent pollutants can disrupt the bodies' natural endocrine functions and contribute to reproductive diseases like endometriosis. In this review, we focus at the relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including metals and trace elements, organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), poly-brominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), polychlorinated dibenzodioxin (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and risk of endometriosis. Relevant studies from the last 10 years by November 2022 were identified by searching Pubmed, Web of Science, and Scopus. The cohort and case-control studies that reported effect size with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of EDC exposure and endometriosis were selected. Twenty three articles examining the relationship between endometriosis and exposure to persistent EDCs were considered. Most of the studies indicated association with exposure to persistent chemicals and development of endometriosis. The consistent results were found in case of lead, PCB-28, PCB-138, PCB-153, PCB-180, PCB-201, 1,2,3,7,8 - PeCDD, 2,3,4,7,8 - PeCDF and all described OCPs, showing the increased risk of endometriosis. These results support that exposure to certain EDCs, including OCPs, PCBs, PBBs, PBDEs, PFAS, and lead increase the risk of endometriosis.
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- Dorota Szczęsna
- Department of Chemical Safety, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, St. Teresa Street 8, 91-348, Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Chemical Safety, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, St. Teresa Street 8, 91-348, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Lodz, Muszyńskiego 1A Street, 90-151, Lodz, Poland
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Singh A, Ghosh P, Mukherjee S, Ojha AK, Hansda A, Choudhury P, Halder S, Sharma S, Mukherjee G, Dasgupta S, Chaudhury K. Transition metallo-curcumin complexes: a new hope for endometriosis? J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:9682-9698. [PMID: 36382583 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01651f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Endometriosis is a debilitating gynecological disorder in women of reproductive age. Laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, provides a definitive diagnosis of the disease. Current treatments, including hormonal therapy and pain medication, are often associated with undesirable side effects limiting their long-term usage. This calls for exploring newer diagnostic and therapeutic options with minimal side effects. Curcumin is an established anti-endometriotic agent with inherent fluorescent properties; however, poor bioavailability limits its clinical utility. To address this shortcoming, various transition metals were conjugated with curcumin to improve its stability, specificity and pharmacological properties. The chemical stability, hemocompatibility and ability of the synthesized metallo-curcumin complexes (MCCs) to ameliorate endometriotic lesions were investigated. While all of the MCCs exhibited low hemolytic activity, their chemical and biological activities were largely dependent on the nature of the metal ion conjugated to the curcumin molecule. Copper-curcumin and nickel-curcumin complexes demonstrated superior therapeutic efficacy evidenced by enhanced antioxidant activity, selective cytotoxicity and increased accumulation in endometriotic cells mediated by an energy-dependent active transport process.
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- Apoorva Singh
- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal-721302, India.
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Nabi MY, Nauhria S, Reel M, Londono S, Vasireddi A, Elmiry M, Ramdass PVAK. Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analyses. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:914356. [PMID: 35957857 PMCID: PMC9357916 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.914356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveTo estimate the pooled odds ratio of endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome, and to estimate the pooled prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in patients with endometriosis.Data sourcesUsing Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Science Direct, ClinicalTrials.gov, Web of Science, and CINAHL, we conducted a systematic literature search through October 2021, using the key terms “endometriosis” and “irritable bowel syndrome.” Articles had to be published in English or Spanish. No restriction on geographical location was applied.Methods of study selectionThe following eligibility criteria were applied: full-text original articles; human studies; studies that investigated the association between endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome. Two investigators screened and reviewed the studies. A total of 1,776 studies were identified in 6 separate databases. After screening and applying the eligibility criteria, a total of 17 studies were included for analyses. The meta-analysis of association between endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome included 11 studies, and the meta-analysis on the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in endometriosis included 6 studies.Tabulation, integration, and resultsOverall 96,119 subjects were included in the main meta-analysis (11 studies) for endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome, with 18,887 endometriosis patients and 77,171 controls. The odds of irritable bowel syndrome were approximately 3 times higher among patients with endometriosis compared with healthy controls (odds ratio 2.97; 95% confidence interval, 2.17 – 4.06). Similar results were obtained after subgroup analyses by endometriosis diagnosis, irritable bowel syndrome diagnostic criteria, and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale scores. Six studies reported prevalence rates of irritable bowel syndrome in women with endometriosis, ranging from 10.6 to 52%. The pooled prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in women with endometriosis was 23.4% (95% confidence interval, 9.7 – 37.2).ConclusionPatients with endometriosis have an approximately threefold increased risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. Development and recent update of Rome criteria has evolved the diagnosis of IBS, potential bias should still be considered as there are no specific tests available for diagnosis.Systematic Review Registration[https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/displa y_record.php?ID=CRD42018080611], identifier [CRD42018080611].
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- Michelle Y. Nabi
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, St. Matthew’s University, George Town, Cayman Islands
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada
- *Correspondence: Prakash V. A. K. Ramdass,
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Osuchowska-Grochowska I, Blicharska E, Gogacz M, Nogalska A, Winkler I, Szopa A, Ekiert H, Tymczyna-Borowicz B, Rahnama-Hezavah M, Grochowski C. Brief Review of Endometriosis and the Role of Trace Elements. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:11098. [PMID: 34681755 PMCID: PMC8540211 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222011098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, inflammatory condition that is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Despite the progress in research into the mechanisms leading to the development of endometriosis, its cause has not yet been established. It seems to be possible that the formation of oxidative stress may be one of the main causes of the development of endometriosis. There is much research that studies the potential role of trace elements in the appearance of endometrial-like lesions. Most studies focus on assessing the content of selected trace elements in the blood, urine, or peritoneal fluid in women with endometriosis. Meanwhile, little is known about the content of these elements in endometrial-like implants, which may be helpful in developing the theory of endometriosis. Investigations that are more comprehensive are needed to confirm a hypothesis that some trace elements play a role in the pathomechanism of endometriosis.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- 2nd Department of Gynecology, Lublin Medical University, 20-954 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- 2nd Department of Gynecology, St John’s Center Oncology, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Jagielonian University, Collegium Medicum, 30-688 Kraków, Poland; (A.S.); (H.E.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Jagielonian University, Collegium Medicum, 30-688 Kraków, Poland; (A.S.); (H.E.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, Medical University of Lublin, 20-439 Lublin, Poland;
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- Laboratory of Virtual Man, Medical University of Lublin, 20-439 Lublin, Poland;
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Kim MG, Min YS, Ahn YS. Does Exposure of Lead and Cadmium Affect the Endometriosis? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:9077. [PMID: 34501666 PMCID: PMC8431040 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of blood lead levels (BLLs) and lead and cadmium exposure on endometriosis (EM). The study cohort consisted of female workers who underwent a lead-associated special medical examination between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2004 (n = 26,542). The standard admission rate (SAR) and admission odds ratio (OR) for EM were calculated using the general population and noise-exposed groups, respectively, for the same period as the reference standards. The SAR for EM was 1.24 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.03-1.48) in lead-exposed workers and 1.44 (95% CI: 1.11-1.85) in workers with BLLs < 5 μg/dL when compared with that of the general population. Admission ORs of EM in lead-exposed workers and those with BLLs < 5 μg/dL were statistically higher than those of noise-exposed workers (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.15-1.70 and OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.11-1.98, respectively). The relative excess risk due to interaction of lead and cadmium was 0.33. Lead exposure was associated with EM admission. EM admission in lead-exposed workers with BLLs < 5 μg/dL was statistically higher than that of the general population and noise-exposed workers. Co-exposure to lead and cadmium has a synergistic effect with EM.
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- Min-Gi Kim
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan-si 31116, Korea;
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Soonchunhyang Cheonan Hospital, College of Medicine, Soon-chunhyang University, Cheonan-si 31151, Korea;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
- Institute of Genomic Cohort, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
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Rodríguez-Saldaña V, Fobil J, Basu N. Lead (Pb) exposure assessment in dried blood spots using Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF). ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 198:110444. [PMID: 33186577 PMCID: PMC8107194 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Lead (Pb) exposure is often determined through the analysis of whole blood though venipuncture poses ethical, economic, and logistical barriers. Dried Blood Spots (DBS) may help overcome such barriers though past studies measuring Pb in DBS have been challenged with quality control, small sample volumes, and other issues. Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) may help address some of these challenges but has yet to be used to measure Pb in DBS. As such, the aim of the current study was to develop, validate, and apply a method to analyze Pb in DBS samples using TXRF for use in human biomonitoring studies. First, we developed a novel method (tested a range of parameters), and then used blood reference materials to validate the method against performance criteria listed in ICH Q2A and Q2B and the European Bioanalysis Forum. Finally, we applied the method to two populations who exemplify divergent conditions (41 university members with relatively low Pb exposures sampled in a clinical environment; 40 electronic waste workers with relatively high Pb exposures sampled in a contaminated field setting). The limits of detection and quantification of the method were 0.28 and 0.69 μg/dL, respectively. The overall precision and accuracy of the method were 15% and 111%, respectively. The mean (±SD) DBS Pb levels by TXRF in the university members and e-waste workers were 0.78 (±0.46) and 3.78 (±3.01) μg/dL, respectively, and these were not different from Pb measures in venous whole blood using ICP-MS. Bland-Altman plot analyses indicated good agreement between DBS Pb measures by TXRF versus whole blood Pb measures by ICP-MS in both groups. By combining data from the two population groups, there was no significant constant bias (intercept of 0.02 μg/dL) or proportional bias (slope was -0.02) between the two measures, and the lower and upper LoA were -0.86 and 0.91 μg/dL, respectively, with a LoA range of 1.77 μg/dL. These results demonstrate that TXRF-based analysis of Pb content in DBS is a good alternative to the gold standard (i.e., ICP-MS analysis of whole blood), and helps overcome some of the challenges associated with current methods.
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- Verónica Rodríguez-Saldaña
- Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Biological, Environmental and Occupational Health Science, University of Ghana School of Public Health, Accra, Ghana
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada.
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Sirohi D, Al Ramadhani R, Knibbs LD. Environmental exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their role in endometriosis: a systematic literature review. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2021; 36:101-115. [PMID: 32903210 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2020-0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Endocrine-related diseases and disorders are on the rise globally. Synthetically produced environmental chemicals (endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)) mimic hormones like oestrogen and alter signalling pathways. Endometriosis is an oestrogen-dependent condition, affecting 10-15% of women of the reproductive age, and has substantial impacts on the quality of life. The aetiology of endometriosis is believed to be multifactorial, ranging from genetic causes to immunologic dysfunction due to environmental exposure to EDCs. Hence, we undertook a systematic review and investigated the epidemiological evidence for an association between EDCs and the development of endometriosis. We also aimed to assess studies on the relationship between body concentration of EDCs and the severity of endometriosis. METHOD Following PRISMA guidelines, a structured search of PubMed, Embase and Scopus was conducted (to July 2018). The included studies analysed the association between one or more EDCs and the prevalence of endometriosis. The types of EDCs, association and outcome, participant characteristics and confounding variables were extracted and analysed. Quality assessment was performed using standard criteria. RESULTS In total, 29 studies were included. Phthalate esters were positively associated with the prevalence of endometriosis. The majority (71%) of studies revealed a significant association between bisphenol A, organochlorinated environmental pollutants (dioxins, dioxin-like compounds, organochlorinated pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls) and the prevalence of endometriosis. A positive association between copper, chromium and prevalence of endometriosis was demonstrated in one study only. Cadmium, lead and mercury were not associated with the prevalence of endometriosis. There were conflicting results for the association between nickel and endometriosis. The relationship of EDCs and severity of endometriosis was not established in the studies. CONCLUSION We found some evidence to suggest an association between phthalate esters, bisphenol A, organochlorinated environmental pollutants and the prevalence of endometriosis. Disentangling these exposures from various other factors that affect endometriosis is complex, but an important topic for further research.
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- Diksha Sirohi
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
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Caporossi L, Capanna S, Viganò P, Alteri A, Papaleo B. From Environmental to Possible Occupational Exposure to Risk Factors: What Role Do They Play in the Etiology of Endometriosis? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18020532. [PMID: 33440623 PMCID: PMC7826798 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18020532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial stroma and glands outside the uterine cavity. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to clarify, starting from environmental exposure data, whether possible occupational risk factors may correlate with the onset of the disease. The guidelines for reporting systematic reviews of the “PRISMA” statement were followed and two databases, Scopus and PubMed, were used. Of the 422 studies selected with specific keywords, 32 publications were eligible, 28 of which referred to chemical agents and 4 related to night work. Conflicting data emerged among these studies. Although some compounds seemed to be more involved than others in the onset of endometriosis. Association with exposure to organochlorine compounds is the most supported by the epidemiological data, while other pesticide exposure did not show any clear correlation. Likewise, the hypothesis of a correlation with perfluoroalkyls exposure is not currently supported by data. The involvement of metals as risk factors has not been confirmed, while the role of night work, in the case of long service, seems to play an etiological role. In order to clarify the potential occupational risk of endometriosis development, well-designed studies are needed to evaluate the potential association between chemical compounds and disease etiology.
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- Lidia Caporossi
- INAIL, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00078 Monte Porzio Catone, Italy; (S.C.); (B.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- INAIL, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00078 Monte Porzio Catone, Italy; (S.C.); (B.P.)
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- IRCCS San Raffele Scientific Institute, Reproductive Sciences Laboratory, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy;
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy;
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- INAIL, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00078 Monte Porzio Catone, Italy; (S.C.); (B.P.)
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Borghini R, Porpora MG, Casale R, Marino M, Palmieri E, Greco N, Donato G, Picarelli A. Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Like Disorders in Endometriosis: Prevalence of Nickel Sensitivity and Effects of a Low-Nickel Diet. An Open-Label Pilot Study. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12020341. [PMID: 32012984 PMCID: PMC7071203 DOI: 10.3390/nu12020341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Alimentary nickel (Ni) may result in allergic contact mucositis (ACM), whose prevalence is >30% and may present with IBS-like and extra-intestinal symptoms. These symptoms are also frequent in endometriosis, and Ni allergic contact dermatitis has already been observed in endometriosis. Therefore, intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms in endometriosis may depend on a Ni ACM, and a low-Ni diet could improve symptoms. We studied the prevalence of Ni ACM in endometriosis and focused on the effects of a low-Ni diet on gastrointestinal, extra-intestinal, and gynecological symptoms. We recruited 84 women with endometriosis, symptomatic for gastrointestinal disorders. Thirty-one out of 84 patients completed the study. They underwent Ni oral mucosa patch test (omPT), questionnaire for intestinal/extra-intestinal/gynecological symptoms, and a low-Ni diet. Clinical evaluation was performed at baseline (T0) and after three months (T1). Twenty-eight out 31 (90.3%) patients showed Ni omPT positive results, with Ni ACM diagnosis, whereas three out of 31 (9.7%) patients showed negative Ni omPT. After three months of low-Ni diet, all gastrointestinal, extra-intestinal and gynecological symptoms showed a statistically significant reduction. Ni ACM has a high prevalence in endometriosis and a low-Ni diet may be recommended in this condition to reduce gastrointestinal, extra-intestinal and gynecological symptoms.
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- Raffaele Borghini
- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.B.); (R.C.); (M.M.); (N.G.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.P.); (E.P.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.B.); (R.C.); (M.M.); (N.G.)
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.B.); (R.C.); (M.M.); (N.G.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.P.); (E.P.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.B.); (R.C.); (M.M.); (N.G.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.P.); (E.P.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University, 155 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.B.); (R.C.); (M.M.); (N.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-649970525; Fax: +39-64450219
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Delsouc MB, Ghersa F, Ramírez D, Della Vedova MC, Gil RA, Vallcaneras SS, Casais M. Endometriosis progression in tumor necrosis factor receptor p55-deficient mice: Impact on oxidative/nitrosative stress and metallomic profile. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2019; 52:157-165. [PMID: 30732877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2018.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The present study was conducted to investigate whether the deficiency of tumor necrosis factor receptor p55 (TNFRp55) modulates oxidative/nitrosative stress and metallomic profile into the peritoneal cavity during the experimental endometriosis progression in mice. Female C57BL/6 mice, wild-type (WT) and TNFRp55 knockout (KO) of two months were used. Endometriosis was induced experimentally by autotransplanting three pieces of the right uterine horn to the intestinal mesentery. After four weeks, endometriotic-like lesions and peritoneal lavage fluid were collected. The obtained peritoneal fluid was analyzed for nitrite levels using the Griess method and trace elements concentrations by ICP-MS. Both endometriotic-like lesions and cells isolated from peritoneal lavage were analyzed for the following oxidative/nitrosative stress markers: inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression by Western Blot; total antioxidant capacity (TAC), the activity of two antioxidant enzymes (CAT and GPX) and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) concentration, by spectrophotometric method; and protein carbonyl content and nitrotyrosine presence by ELISA. In comparison to WT group, KO mice exhibited larger lesion volume; higher levels of nitrite, copper (Cu) and strontium (Sr) in the peritoneal fluid; increased TAC, CAT, and GPX in peritoneal lavage cells; decreased concentration of TBARS in lesions and protein carbonyl in peritoneal lavage cells. Significant positive correlations between Cu and lesion volume, Sr and lesion volume, and Cu and Sr were obtained. Our results suggest that the TNFRp55 deficiency increases antioxidant protection and promotes high Cu-Sr concentrations in the peritoneal cavity, which favors the progression of experimental endometriosis.
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- M B Delsouc
- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción (LABIR), Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas de San Luis (IMIBIO-SL), CONICET, Ejército de Los Andes 950, CP D5700HHW, San Luis, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción (LABIR), Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas de San Luis (IMIBIO-SL), CONICET, Ejército de Los Andes 950, CP D5700HHW, San Luis, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Experimental & Traduccional (LME&T), Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas de San Luis (IMIBIO-SL), CONICET, Ejército de Los Andes 950, CP D5700HHW, San Luis, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química de San Luis (INQUISAL), CONICET, Ejército de Los Andes 950, CP D5700HHW, San Luis, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química de San Luis (INQUISAL), CONICET, Ejército de Los Andes 950, CP D5700HHW, San Luis, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción (LABIR), Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas de San Luis (IMIBIO-SL), CONICET, Ejército de Los Andes 950, CP D5700HHW, San Luis, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción (LABIR), Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas de San Luis (IMIBIO-SL), CONICET, Ejército de Los Andes 950, CP D5700HHW, San Luis, Argentina.
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Critical evaluation of the use of total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for the analysis of whole blood samples: application to patients with thyroid gland diseases. Anal Bioanal Chem 2019; 411:1659-1670. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-019-01618-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 01/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Yuk JS, Shin JS, Shin JY, Oh E, Kim H, Park WI. Nickel Allergy Is a Risk Factor for Endometriosis: An 11-Year Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0139388. [PMID: 26439741 PMCID: PMC4594920 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A cross-sectional study has reported that nickel allergy is associated with endometriosis. However, causal studies of this association are limited. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of nickel allergy in women with and without endometriosis. METHODS We used a National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) sample cohort dataset that included approximately 1 million individuals from South Korea; the data were obtained between January 01, 2002, and December 31, 2013. We selected the endometriosis group according to diagnosis code (N80.X), surgery codes, and drug codes during the years 2009~2013. The controls were randomly matched to the endometriosis patients at a ratio of 4:1 by age and socioeconomic status. Patients with nickel allergy were defined in the cohort dataset as those with a simultaneous diagnosis code (L23.0) and patch test code during 2002~2008. RESULTS In total, 4,985 women were selected from the NHIS cohort database and divided into an endometriosis group (997 women) and a control group (3,988 women). The number of patients with nickel allergy in the endometriosis group was eight (0.8%), and that in the control group was thirteen (0.3%). After adjustment for age and socioeconomic status, the rate of nickel allergy in was higher in the endometriosis group than in the control group [odds ratio: 2.474; 95% confidence interval: 1.023~5.988; p = 0.044]. CONCLUSIONS We found that nickel allergy is a risk factor for endometriosis.
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- Jin-Sung Yuk
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon, South Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MizMedi Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hyundai UVIS hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, MizMedi Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, MizMedi Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon, South Korea
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Yuk JS, Kim YJ, Yi KW, Tak K, Hur JY, Shin JH. High rate of nickel allergy in women with endometriosis: a 3-year population-based study. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2015; 41:1255-9. [PMID: 25976177 DOI: 10.1111/jog.12707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Revised: 01/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence rates of nickel allergy, contact dermatitis, drug allergy, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis among women with and without endometriosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data were obtained from the National Patient Sample of the Republic of Korea, which was provided by the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. We evaluated women aged 20-40 years who visited a health care institution from 2009-2011. We estimated the prevalence of allergic diseases among women with and without endometriosis. RESULTS We extracted a sample of 1 843 447 women from the total patient sample of approximately 3 million. We identified 7259 women with endometriosis and 535 818 women without endometriosis. After adjusting for age and data year, the women with endometriosis had higher rates of nickel allergy (odds ratio = 1.175; 95% confidence interval, 1.011-1.366; P = 0.04). Additionally, after adjusting for age, data year and other allergic diseases, the women with endometriosis had higher rates of nickel allergy (odds ratio = 1.167; 95% confidence interval, 1.004-1.357; P = 0.04). After adjusting for other covariates, we found that other allergic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis, were not associated with endometriosis. CONCLUSION Women with endometriosis had higher rates of nickel allergy. Further research is required to clarify the relation between nickel allergy and endometriosis.
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- Jin-Sung Yuk
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Miz Medi Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Johnstone EB, Louis GMB, Parsons PJ, Steuerwald AJ, Palmer CD, Chen Z, Sun L, Hammoud AO, Dorais J, Peterson CM. Increased urinary cobalt and whole blood concentrations of cadmium and lead in women with uterine leiomyomata: Findings from the ENDO Study. Reprod Toxicol 2014; 49:27-32. [PMID: 24994689 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2014.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2013] [Revised: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 06/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Multiple trace elements have estrogen receptor activity, but the association of these elements with uterine leiomyoma has not been defined. A cohort of 473 women aged 18-44 undergoing surgery for benign gynecologic indications provided whole blood and urine specimens for trace element analysis, which was performed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Twenty elements were analyzed in blood and 3 in urine. The surgeon documented whether fibroids were present. Geometric mean concentrations were compared between women with and without fibroids, and logistic regression models were generated to assess the impact of the concentration of each trace element on the odds of fibroids. In multivariate regressions, odds of a fibroid diagnosis were higher with increased whole blood cadmium (AOR 1.44, 95% CI 1.02, 2.04) and lead (AOR 1.31 95% CI 1.02, 1.69), and urine cobalt (AOR 1.31, 95% CI 1.02, 1.70). Urinary cadmium and lead were not related to fibroid diagnosis. Increased exposure to trace elements may contribute to fibroid growth, and fibroids may serve as a reservoir for these elements. Differences between urinary and whole blood findings merit further investigation, as urinary cadmium has been considered a superior marker of exposure.
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- Erica B Johnstone
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, 50 North 1900 East, Ste. 2B200, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States.
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- Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Health, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, United States
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- Laboratory of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, and the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, The University at Albany, New York 12201, United States
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- Laboratory of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, and the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, The University at Albany, New York 12201, United States
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- Laboratory of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, and the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, The University at Albany, New York 12201, United States
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- Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Health, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, United States
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- Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Health, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, United States
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, 50 North 1900 East, Ste. 2B200, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, 50 North 1900 East, Ste. 2B200, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, 50 North 1900 East, Ste. 2B200, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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Cadmium and Reproductive Health in Women: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiologic Evidence. Curr Environ Health Rep 2014; 1:172-184. [PMID: 27453808 DOI: 10.1007/s40572-014-0013-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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An evolving body of evidence supports that cadmium, a non-essential heavy metal, may be associated with multiple adverse women's reproductive health outcomes. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review of epidemiologic studies that evaluated cadmium exposure and the following reproductive health outcomes: puberty/menarche, fertility, time to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, preeclampsia, endometriosis, uterine leiomyoma, and menopause. Twenty-two studies were identified based upon our search criteria. Available evidence was inadequate to draw meaningful conclusions for most of the reproductive outcomes studied. The strongest evidence was for a possible association between cadmium and preeclampsia, which was limited to cross-sectional studies. Some evidence, although conflicting, was also observed for fertility related outcomes. This lack of evidence underscores the need for additional research on cadmium and women's reproductive health outcomes.
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Khlifi R, Olmedo P, Gil F, Feki-Tounsi M, Hammami B, Rebai A, Hamza-Chaffai A. Biomonitoring of cadmium, chromium, nickel and arsenic in general population living near mining and active industrial areas in Southern Tunisia. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2014; 186:761-779. [PMID: 24078049 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-013-3415-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2013] [Accepted: 09/05/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The human health impact of the historic and current mining and industrial activities in Tunisia is not known. This study assessed the exposure to metals in the population of Southern Tunisia, using biomonitoring. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate metal exposure on 350 participants living near mining and active industrial areas in the South of Tunisia. Blood specimens were analyzed for metals (Cd, Cr, As, and Ni) by Atomic Absorption Spectrometer equipped with Zeeman background correction and AS-800 auto sampler by graphite furnace and graphite tubes with integrated L'vov platform. The sample population was classified according to different age groups, sex, smoking habit, sea food and water drinking consumption, occupational exposure, amalgam fillings and place of residence. The blood As, Cd, Cr and Ni values expressed as mean ± SD were 1.56 ± 2.49, 0.74 ± 1.15, 35.04 ± 26.02 and 30.56 ± 29.96 μg/l, respectively. Blood Cd and Ni levels in smokers were 2 and 1.2 times, respectively, higher than in non-smokers. Blood Cd levels increase significantly with age (p = 0.002). As, Cd and Ni were significantly correlated with gender and age (p < 0.05). Cd level in blood samples of subjects occupationally exposed was 1.3 times higher than that of non-exposed. Blood metals were not significantly affected by amalgam fillings, place of living and sea food and drinking water consumption. This first biomonitoring study of metal exposure in the South of Tunisia reveals a substantial exposure to several metals. The pathways of exposure and health significance of these findings need to be further investigated.
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Pollack AZ, Louis GMB, Chen Z, Peterson CM, Sundaram R, Croughan MS, Sun L, Hediger ML, Stanford JB, Varner MW, Palmer CD, Steuerwald AJ, Parsons PJ. Trace elements and endometriosis: the ENDO study. Reprod Toxicol 2013; 42:41-8. [PMID: 23892002 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2013.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2013] [Revised: 04/24/2013] [Accepted: 05/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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There has been limited study of trace elements and endometriosis. Using a matched cohort design, 473 women aged 18-44 years were recruited into an operative cohort, along with 131 similarly aged women recruited into a population cohort. Endometriosis was defined as surgically visualized disease in the operative cohort, and magnetic resonance imaging diagnosed disease in the population cohort. Twenty trace elements in urine and three in blood were quantified using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Logistic regression estimated the adjusted odds (aOR) of endometriosis diagnosis for each element by cohort. No association was observed between any element and endometriosis in the population cohort. In the operative cohort, blood cadmium was associated with a reduced odds of diagnosis (aOR=0.55; 95% CI: 0.31, 0.98), while urinary chromium and copper reflected an increased odds (aOR=1.97; 95% CI: 1.21, 3.19; aOR=2.66; 95% CI: 1.26, 5.64, respectively). The varied associations underscore the need for continued research.
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- Anna Z Pollack
- Division of Epidemiology, Statistics and Prevention Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Health, 6100 Executive Blvd. Rockville, Maryland 20852, United States.
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