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Retrograde menstruation is postulated as the initiating event in the histogenesis of endometriosis; however, subsequent steps in the pathogenesis of this common disorder remain poorly characterized. The ip accumulation of activated leukocyt…
An in vitro model developed to compare human endometrial and endometriosis stromal cells was used to examine basal and stimulated expression of interleukin (IL-6). Stromal cells isolated from normal endometrium (NE) exhibited the lowest lev…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the presence of interleukin-8 (IL-8), a macrophage-derived angiogenic factor, in peritoneal fluid (PF) of women with and without endometriosis. DESIGN: Case-control study. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS:…
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder of unclear pathogenesis. We have established an in vitro model to investigate phenotypic similarities and differences between normal endometrial and endometriosis cells. Highly purified cultu…
Endometriosis, even in mild cases, decreases monthly fecundity. Immunologic disorders have been suggested as the mechanism. In light of possible increases in serum autoimmune antibodies, increased peritoneal macrophages, and increased sperm…
The development of GnRH agonists has had a major impact on the practice of gynecology and reproductive endocrinology. The clinical usefulness of GnRH agonists will increase as modes of administration are improved and indications become bett…