Expression of transforming growth factor β1 in nerve fibers is related to dysmenorrhea and laparoscopic appearance of endometriotic implants

S. Tamburro, Stefano Tamburro, Michel Canis, Éliane Albuisson, Eliane Albuisson, Pierre Dechelotte, Pierre Déchelotte, Claude Darcha, G. Mage, Gérard Mage
Fertility and Sterility · 2003 · vol. 80(5) , pp. 1131–1136 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(03)01182-8 · PMID:14607563 · W2146589244
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This study investigated the presence of transforming growth factor β1 in nerve fibers of women with and without dysmenorrhea, finding a correlation with endometriotic implants seen during laparoscopy.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Hysteroscopy Nerve Fibers Transforming Growth Factor beta Adult Biopsy Color Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Endometrium Endometrium Female Humans Immunohistochemistry Immunohistochemistry

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