Treating endometriosis as an autoimmune disease

Warren B. Nothnick, W B Nothnick
Fertility and Sterility · 2001 · vol. 76(2) , pp. 223–231 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(01)01878-7 · PMID:11476764 · W2119774152
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This paper proposes that endometriosis should be treated as an autoimmune disease, implying a shift in therapeutic approaches.

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endometriosis

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Autoimmune Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Adjuvants, Immunologic Adjuvants, Immunologic Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans

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