Study objectiveTo assess the impact of ovarian endometriomas on endometrial receptivity in frozen embryo transfer (FET) of segmented in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles.DesignRetrospective, matched-control study (Canadian Task Force classif…
Many chemokines likely contribute to the pathogenesis of endometriosis. The authors hypothesize that the broad-spectrum chemokine inhibitor NR58-3.14.3 may prevent ectopic human endometrium implantation and growth. After placing human endom…
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of oxidative stress and antioxidants on proliferation of endometrial stromal cells.DesignIn vitro study.SettingAcademic laboratory.Patient(s)Women, with and without endometriosis, of reproductive age.Interve…
PROBLEM: Accumulating data suggests that aberrant immune responses during retrograde menstruation may be involved in the development of endometriosis. METHOD OF STUDY: The role of immunology in the etiology of endometriosis is reviewed and …
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Various theories have been put forth to explain the mechanisms for the development of this disease. Although no s…