Y. Taketani

1. Regulatory mechanism of cell growth of endometriosis in comparison with endometrium. Estradiol alone has no growth-promoting effect on both endometriotic and endometrial cells. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) stimulates cell growth of both…

Luteal function in 44 infertile women with endometriosis were studied with reference to prolactin (PRL) and compared with 34 unexplained infertile women without endometriosis. To assess luteal function, serum progesterone (P4) levels were m…