BACKGROUND: In the one study examining the relationship, adolescent physical activity was not associated with risk for endometriosis. Case-control studies have shown 40-80% reductions in risk for adult activity, while only an 11% reduction …
BACKGROUND: Regular exercise has been associated with a 40%-80% reduction in risk for endometriosis in several case-control studies. However, women experiencing symptoms prior to their diagnosis may be less likely to exercise than healthy c…
PURPOSE: Measurements of TSH and prolactin are generally included in the evaluation of female infertility, but their value in women coming to in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been questioned. METHODS: In this study, we sought to investigat…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate differences in characteristics of patients with endometriosis in the United States and the United Kingdom. DESIGN: Patient questionnaire. SETTING: Two university-based endometriosis referral centers. PATIENT(S):…