Proton irradiation and endometriosis

Wood DH, D H Wood, David Wood, Michael G. Yochmowitz, Yochmowitz MG, M G Yochmowitz, Y L Salmon, Salmon YL, R L Eason, Eason RL, R A Boster, Boster RA
Aviation, space, and environmental medicine · 1983 · vol. 54(8) , pp. 718–24 · PMID:6312953 · W1565195025
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Female monkeys exposed to proton irradiation at doses and energies comparable to those from a solar flare developed endometriosis significantly more often than unexposed animals.

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Abstract

Female rhesus monkeys given single total-body exposures of protons of varying energies developed endometriosis at a frequency significantly higher than that of nonirradiated animals of the same age. The minimum latency period was 7 years after exposure. The doses and energies of the radiation received were within the range that could be received by an aircrew member in near-earth orbit during a random solar flare event, leading to the conclusion that endometriosis should be a consideration in assessing the risk of delayed radiation effects in female crewmembers.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Macaca Macaca Macaca mulatta Macaca mulatta Protons Protons Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medicine Animals Animals Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Radiation Dosage Radiation Dosage Time Factors Time Factors

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