Potential impact of COVID-19 pandemic on endometriosis

Chen-Yang Huang, Chenyang Huang, Hai-Xiang Sun, Haixiang Sun, Jie Mei
Reproductive and developmental medicine · 2022 · vol. 6(3) , pp. 138–143 · doi:10.1097/rd9.0000000000000015 · PMID:37521529 · PMC9924788 · W4285085985
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COVID-19 may impact endometriosis pathogenesis and symptoms through cytokine storms and immune suppression, while pandemic-related isolation and healthcare disruption exacerbate psychological distress and delay treatment.

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The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on endometriosis (EM) is currently unclear. Here, we aimed to describe the potential influence of COVID-19 on the pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, and treatment of EM. The cytokine storm caused by COVID-19 may induce the occurrence and progression of EM, and immunosuppression of COVID-19 may help the ectopic endometrium escape from immune clearance. Consequently, the forced social isolation and the cancelation of non-emergency medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic aggravate anxiety and psychological pressure, which can aggravate the symptoms related to EM and delay routine medical services.

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