Abstract Background Endometriosis is a common inflammatory disease with an unknown etiology; dysregulation of the immune system appears to play a role in this context. Objective To study the presence of autoantibodies in patients with endom…
Endometriosis (EM) is a gynecological disorder that presents significant immune dysregulation in its pathophysiology. Recent studies indicate that the Complement System may play a significant role in the immune processes involved in periton…
PURPOSE: Girls and women with Down syndrome (DS) and their caregivers may have more difficulties in dealing with puberty, menstruation, and sexuality than those without DS. Our aim was to understand the concerns of these caregivers about gy…
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to determine whether the serum concentrations of progesterone and/or prolactin after fresh embryo transfer are associated with pregnancy rates in in vitro fertilization treatment. METHODS: This retrospec…
RESUMO - A endometriose é condição ginecológica crônica, caracterizada pela presença de tecido semelhante ao endométrio fora da cavidade uterina. Apesar da causa ser complexa e pouco elucidada, estudos sugerem fortes associações entre endom…
OBJECTIVE: To study a sample of Brazilian lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual women concerning their gynecologic history and their experience with gynecologic care. METHODS: An internet-based survey for women aged 18 years or older was con…
Overview and Aims: Identify patients with surgically confirmed endometriosis and with gastrointestinal symptomatology by assessing whether there is clinical improvement of these from the adoption of gluten-free diet (GFD). Study design: The…
Markers of autoimmunity, such as autoantibodies, have been found in patients with endometriosis. These include the antinuclear antibodies (ANA). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of ANA in a sample of patients with endometriosis and its p…
Endometriosis (EM) is a gynecologic disorder characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside of normal location that affects up to 10 % of all women in reproductive age. The pathogenesis of endometriosis is not completely k…