Endometriosis is a major cause of infertility and pelvic pain, affecting more than 10% of reproductive-aged women. Progesterone resistance has been observed in the endometrium of women with this disease, as evidenced by alterations in proge…
STUDY QUESTION: Are microRNAs (miRs) altered in the eutopic endometrium (EuE) of baboons following the induction of endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: Induction of endometriosis causes significant changes in the expression of eight miRs, inclu…
STUDY QUESTION: Are the transmembrane mucins, MUC1, MUC4 and MUC16, differentially expressed in endometriosis compared with normal endometrium? SUMMARY ANSWER: This study revealed that transmembrane mucin expression does not vary significan…
Resveratrol is a natural phytoestrogen with antiproliferative properties present in red wine, grapes, and berries. Published reports on the effects of resveratrol in human endometrial function are limited. The objective of this study was to…
Endometriosis is a disease that affects about 5% of women of reproductive age, but is found much more frequently in those with pelvic pain and/or infertility. In affected individuals, shed endometrium is thought to attach and spread within …