T M D'Hooghe

To document the spontaneous evolution of endometriosis, a repeat laparoscopy was performed in 11 baboons after 10 and/or 12 months. The mean number of endometriotic lesions had increased significantly after 10 months (P less than 0.02) beca…

The prevalence of spontaneous endometriosis was investigated by laparoscopy in 52 baboons (Papio anubis and Papio cynocephalus) of proven fertility. Clinical endometriosis was diagnosed in 9 (17%) and 4 (8%) baboons with or without a previo…