Should Genetics Now Be Considered the Pre-eminent Etiologic Factor in Endometriosis?

Grant W Montgomery, Sally Mortlock, Linda C Giudice
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology · 2019 · vol. 27(2) , pp. 280–286 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.10.020 · PMID:31683028 · PMC7863762 · W2987191598
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This paper reviews current research to determine if genetic factors should be considered the primary cause of endometriosis, given emerging evidence.

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endometriosis

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Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological Endometriosis Genetic Testing Genetic Testing Genetic Testing Peritoneal Diseases Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Endometrium Estrogens Estrogens Female Genetic Predisposition to Disease Humans Mutation

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