Predisposing and Protective Factors of Endometriosis

A number of risk factors are associated with endometriosis, including early menarche (age ≤ 11 years), short menstrual cycles ( 7 days or 80 mL), [1], nulliparity, low birth weight [2] and obesity [1, 3, 4] have been related to higher risks of endometriosis. Most risk factors are associated either with elevated estrogen levels or prolonged menstruation. This strengthens the estrogen dependence of endometriosis and the association between menstruation and endometriosis. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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