Plasma adipokines and endometriosis risk: a prospective nested case-control investigation from the Nurses' Health Study II

Deep Shah, Divya K Shah, Katharine F Correia, Holly R Harris, Stacey A Missmer
Human Reproduction · 2012 · vol. 28(2) , pp. 315–321 · doi:10.1093/humrep/des411 · W2116424293
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This prospective investigation within the Nurses' Health Study II examined whether elevated plasma leptin and reduced adiponectin levels predict the subsequent risk of developing endometriosis.

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STUDY QUESTIONDo higher leptin levels and lower adiponectin levels predict subsequent development of endometriosis?

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Adiponectin Endometriosis Leptin Adiponectin Adult Case-Control Studies Endometriosis Female Humans Leptin Middle Aged Prospective Studies Risk Factors

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