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The purpose of the study was to examine the role of epigenetic changes in the aetiopathogenesis of endometriosis. The analysis and review of the relevant current literature in English language related to the role of epigenetic changes in th…

ObjectiveTo investigate the diagnostic potentials of the serum levels of nine different biomarkers in endometriosis.Study designIn this case-controlled, prospective clinical study, 80 women underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy with a prelimi…

AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin C on the growth of experimental endometriotic cysts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The endometrium of the uterine horn wall (diameter, 4 mm) was implanted onto the inner surface of…

PurposeTo examine possible effects of endometriosis-related immune events on reproductive function.MethodsThe synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language.ResultsThe endometriosis-related immune events may hav…

BACKGROUND: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) levels increase in women with endometriosis. COX-2, via increasing prostaglandin E2, contributes to an increase in vascular endothelial growth factor. In this way, COX-2 may contribute to the progression…

PURPOSE: To examine the possible roles of various immunological factors in recurrent miscarriage and unexplained infertility. METHODS: The synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language. RESULTS: Substantial e…

PurposeTo examine the current mechanisms of the increased incidence of cancer in women with endometriosis.MethodsThe synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language.ResultsCompared with general population, women …

ObjectiveTo compare the efficacies of anastrozole and raloxifene on endometriosis.Study designA randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 45 adult Wistar female rats in the Experimental Surgery Labora…

AIM: In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of cetrorelix and leuprolide on endometriosis. METHODS: This randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 45 Wistar adult female rats in the Exp…

ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of imiquimod on endometriosis.DesignRandomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study.SettingExperimental surgery laboratory at a university in Turkey.Animal(s)Thirty Wistar female rats.In…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of levamisole on experimental endometriosis. METHODS: After the implantation of endometrial tissue on abdominal peritoneum, 40 rats were randomized to 1 of 4 equal intervention groups. Levamisole (2 mg…

ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of recombinant human interferon alpha-2b on endometriosis.Study designThe randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 30 Wistar female rats in the Experimental Surge…