Body mass index in endometriosis

Simone Ferrero, Paola Anserini, Valentino Remorgida, Nicola Ragni, Ragni N
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 2005 · vol. 121(1) , pp. 94–98 · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2004.11.019 · PMID:15950360 · W1987538125
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This paper investigated the relationship between body mass index and endometriosis, a common gynecological condition.

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ObjectivePrevious studies did not establish a clear correlation between the presence of endometriosis and the values of body mass index (BMI).Study designThe BMI of 366 women with endometriosis was compared to that of 248 controls undergoing laparoscopy because of benign gynaecological conditions. Significant differences at univariate analyses were confirmed by using Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to control for potential confounding variables.ResultsBMI was significantly lower in women with endometriosis than in controls (p < 0.001); this difference was confirmed when the analysis was restricted to subjects with normal BMI (18.50-24.99 kg/m(2)) (p = 0.002). 4.8% of control subjects and no woman with endometriosis were obese. No significant difference was observed in the BMI of women with mild (revised classification of the American Fertility Society, rAFS I-II) and severe endometriosis (rAFS III-IV).ConclusionWomen with endometriosis have lower BMI and are less frequently obese than control subjects. Further studies should investigate the physiopathological basis of decreased BMI in women with endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Body Mass Index Endometriosis Obesity Adult Age Distribution Analysis of Variance Case-Control Studies Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Incidence Laparoscopy Obesity Obesity Probability Retrospective Studies Risk Assessment

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