Arici A — Endo Lab

review 1997

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America ·doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70301-6

This article reviews the pathogenesis of endometriosis, which involves retrograde dissemination of endometrium and/or development in situ by metaplasia, and there is evidence suggesting that genetic and hormonal factors may play a role. The…

observational 1996

Growth-regulated alpha expression in the peritoneal environment with endometriosis

Obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(96)00361-4

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the presence and modulation of growth-regulated alpha, a member of the chemokine family with neutrophil chemotactic activity, in the peritoneal fluid of women with or without endometriosis. METHODS: Peritoneal flu…

other 1996

Interleukin-8 concentration in peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis and modulation of interleukin-8 expression in human mesothelial cells

Molecular human reproduction ·doi:10.1093/molehr/2.1.40

Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is a chemoattractant and activating factor for human neutrophlls and a potent angiogenic agent. The peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis has been shown to have increased neutrophil chemotactic activity. We postu…

rct 1996

Peritoneal fluid from women with moderate or severe endometriosis inhibits sperm motility: the role of seminal fluid components

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58637-3

OBJECTIVE: To examine the mechanism of sperm motility inhibition by peritoneal fluid (PF) from women with endometriosis. DESIGN: Prospective, randomized study. SETTING: University-based andrology laboratory. PATIENTS: Women with and with…

review 1996

Peritoneal growth factors and endometriosis

Seminars in reproductive endocrinology ·doi:10.1055/s-2007-1016335

observational 1996

The effect of endometriosis on implantation: results from the Yale University in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58162-x

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of endometriosis on implantation. DESIGN: Case-control study from Yale University IVF-ET program. PATIENTS: Two hundred eighty-four consecutive IVF cycles were analyzed retrospectively. Patients with e…

review 1996

The peritoneal environment in endometriosis

Human Reproduction Update ·doi:10.1093/humupd/2.5.385

The local environment of peritoneal fluid (PF) surrounding the endometriotic implant is immunologically dynamic and links the reproductive and immune systems. Peritoneal fluid contains a variety of free floating cells, including macrophages…

nonrandomized-trial 1995

Large bowel-to-pelvic sidewall adhesions associated with chronic pelvic pain

The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists ·doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80137-9

STUDY OBJECTIVES: To assess retrospectively the prevalence of colon-to-pelvic sidewall adhesions associated with pelvic pain or pelvic endometriosis, and to evaluate prospectively their prevalence compared with controls. DESIGN: A retrospe…