Endometriosis: a consequence of varying injuries to pelvic autonomic nerves

Zhang XM; Xin Mei Zhang; Xiu Feng Huang; Xiufeng Huang; Hong Xu; Xu H; M.J. Quinn; Martin Quinn; Quinn M

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.10.002

Endometriosis: a consequence of varying injuries to pelvic autonomic nerves

Zhang XM, Xin Mei Zhang, Xiu Feng Huang, Xiufeng Huang, Hong Xu, Xu H, M.J. Quinn, Martin Quinn, Quinn M

Fertility and sterility · 2012 · vol. 98(6) , pp. e29 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.10.002 · PMID:23084268 · W2037472596

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This paper proposes endometriosis arises from injuries to pelvic autonomic nerves, highlighting the varying impact of these injuries.

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endometriosis

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Autonomic Pathways Endometriosis Endometriosis Models, Biological Pelvis Pelvis Peripheral Nerve Injuries Autonomic Pathways Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pelvis Peripheral Nerve Injuries Peripheral Nerve Injuries

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Endometriosis: enigmatic in the pathogenesis and controversial in its therapy via openalex
Endometriosis: the consequence of uterine denervation–reinnervation via openalex
Origins of Western diseases via openalex
Uterine innervation after hysterectomy for chronic pelvic pain with, and without, endometriosis via openalex

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[1] Endometriosis: enigmatic in the pathogenesis and controversial in its therapy via openalex

[2] Endometriosis: the consequence of uterine denervation–reinnervation via openalex

[3] Origins of Western diseases via openalex

[4] Uterine innervation after hysterectomy for chronic pelvic pain with, and without, endometriosis via openalex