Matrix metalloproteinase 2 is associated with changes in steroid hormones in the sera and peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis

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This study investigated the association between matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) levels and steroid hormone concentrations in the sera and peritoneal fluid of endometriosis patients.

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endometriosis

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Ascitic Fluid Endometriosis Estradiol Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Progesterone Adult Ascitic Fluid Case-Control Studies Endometriosis Estradiol Estradiol Female Follicular Fluid Follicular Fluid Humans Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Menstrual Cycle Progesterone Progesterone

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