Role of environmental organochlorinated pollutants in the development of endometriosis

Maria Grazia Porpora, M G Porpora, Serena Resta, Resta S, S Resta, Eliana Fuggetta, Fuggetta E, E Fuggetta, Paola Storelli, Storelli P, P Storelli, Megiorni F, F Megiorni, Francesca Megiorni, Manganaro L, L Manganaro, Lucia Manganaro, De Felip E, E De Felip
Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology · 2013 · vol. 40(4) , pp. 565–7 · PMID:24597257 · W315591759
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This review examines epidemiological studies investigating the link between environmental organochlorinated pollutants and endometriosis, focusing on their potential effects on cytokines, the immune system, hormones, and growth factors.

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Endometriosis is a gynecological disease, which involves the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, commonly in the pelvic region. The etiology of the disease is unclear, but multiple factors may contribute to its pathogenesis. Environmental organochlorinated pollutants, particularly dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), are thought to play a role in the development of this disease; however, the results of clinical trials are discordant, and it is not clear how the effect of exposure to these compounds is linked to endometriosis. Their effects on cytokines, immune system, hormones, and growth factors are thought to increase the risk of endometriosis. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of epidemiological studies, which have evaluated the relationship between endometriosis and exposure to persistent organochlorinated pollutants.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Environmental Pollutants Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated Dioxins Dioxins Dioxins Endocrine Disruptors Endocrine Disruptors Endometriosis Endometriosis Environmental Pollutants Environmental Pollutants Estrogens Estrogens Female Female Humans Humans Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated

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