Endometriosis in monozygotic twins

Ruth M. Hadfield, R M Hadfield, Helen J. Mardon, H J Mardon, Mardon HJ, Barlow DH, David H. Barlow, D H Barlow, Stephen Kennedy, Kennedy SH, S H Kennedy
Fertility and Sterility · 1997 · vol. 68(5) , pp. 941–942 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00359-2 · PMID:9389831 · W2150684041
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This paper investigates endometriosis in monozygotic twins, exploring potential genetic predispositions and shared environmental factors contributing to the condition in genetically identical individuals.

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ObjectiveTo describe the occurrence of endometriosis in monozygotic twins.DesignPostal questionnaire plus confirmation of disease status.SettingTwins were recruited via the American Endometriosis Association and the National Endometriosis Society of Great Britain and via British gynecologists.Result(s)Fourteen twin pairs were concordant for endometriosis, and two were discordant. Nine pairs of twins had moderate-severe endometriosis.Conclusion(s)These findings contribute to the growing body of literature that suggests endometriosis has a genetic basis.

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endometriosis

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Diseases in Twins Endometriosis Twins, Monozygotic Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans

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