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STUDY QUESTION: Does the methylation status of the promoter region of the HOXA10 gene differ in eutopic and ectopic endometrium? SUMMARY ANSWER: The eutopic endometrium in women with endometriosis is significantly more methylated when compa…
BACKGROUND: Cell properties, such as attachment, adhesion and invasion, are important for the normal function of the endometrium. However, it is believed that the same properties may also be involved in the development of gynaecological dis…
OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is a frequent indication for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). Its influence on IVF-ET cycles remains controversial. We evaluated the impact of the severity of endometriosis on IVF-ET cycles in yo…
ObjectiveTo investigate factors that might influence the recurrence of both painful symptoms and endometriotic lesions following laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis.Study designRetrospective cohort study in a University teaching hospita…
BACKGROUND: Questions remain as to whether surgical excision of ovarian endometriomas might cause damage to ovarian function. To test the hypothesis that ovarian surgery for endometrioma compromises ovarian function and accelerates ovarian …
BackgroundDeep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is associated with severe painful symptoms and represents a complex management challenge.ObjectiveTo analyse the effect of pregnancy on deep infiltrating lesions and related symptomatology.Stu…
Extrapelvic endometriosis is an uncommon condition but can involve nearly every organ, resulting in a wide range of clinical manifestations. Herein, we describe the case of a 45-year-old woman not a candidate for hormonal therapy who had cy…
ObjectivesLaparoscopy is considered the gold standard for treatment of endometriosis. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is often used to treat women with infertility associated with endometriosis. The objective of the stud…
The correct approach for endometriosis management is still unclear. This review explores recent data concerning diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, trying to define guidelines for the most appropriate diagnostic approach and therapeut…
Objective To analyse the association between use of oral contraception and risk of pelvic endometriosis. Design We compared use of oral contraception in women with and without endometriosis. Participants Eligible for the study were women wi…
We have evaluated the prevalence of endometriosis in selected gynaecological conditions requiring surgery. Eligible for the study were women with primary or secondary sterility, chronic pelvic pain, fibroids or benign ovarian cysts requirin…