Increasing number of menstruations in recent generations may contribute to the development of endometriosis: an evolutionary view from a critical analysis of National Health data

Human Reproduction · 2019 · vol. 34(12) , pp. 2549–2550 · doi:10.1093/humrep/dez192 · PMID:31820787 · W2994897257
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This paper critically analyzes national health data to explore how an increased number of menstrual cycles in recent generations might contribute to the development of endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Biological Evolution Endometriosis Menstruation Reproductive History Animals Endometriosis Female Humans

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