Serum CA-125 antigen levels increase during menses

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This study investigated and found that serum CA-125 antigen levels exhibit an increase during menstruation.

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Abstract

Serum CA-125 antigen levels were measured by radioimmunoassay before and during menses in women with and without endometriosis. Mean CA-125 levels were significantly increased in both groups during menses. Samples obtained during menses represent a potential source of elevated levels and false positive results.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Antigens, Neoplasm Endometriosis Menstruation Menstruation Adult Adult Antigens, Neoplasm Antigens, Neoplasm Antigens, Surface Antigens, Surface Antigens, Surface Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Infertility, Female

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