Survey on Risk Factors for Pelvic Endometriosis

Objective: To study the risk factors associated with endometriosis in order to find possible ways of preventing endometriosis. Methods:In a case control study,52 women with endometriosis and 52 with non-endometriosis diseases were included.The investigation included: menstrual histories,pregnancy histories,personal habits and so on.Results:Single factor analysis indicated the risk factors related to endometriosis were dysmenorrhea,menorrhagia,wearing tight underclothes,taking exercise in menstrual period and high IgA level.There were significant difference(P0.05)between two groups.Conclusion:The study suggested that there were correlations between endometriosis and personal habits,menstrual histories and immune function.