Menstrual effluent in endometriosis shows no difference in volume, VEGF-A, MMP2 and MMP9 or sFLT

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This study investigated menstrual effluent in women with and without endometriosis, finding no significant differences in volume or levels of VEGF-A, MMP2, MMP9, or sFLT.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Menstruation Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-1 Adult Base Sequence Case-Control Studies DNA Primers Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Middle Aged Polymerase Chain Reaction Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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