By Selma OransayAbortion and Endometriosis: No Causality Found
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can lead to infertility or delayed childbirth, often accompanied by symptoms such as prolonged menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, dyschezia, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain. Among its many debated associations, spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) has frequently been…
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By Eylül GÜNUnraveling the Immune System's Role in Endometriosis
By Eylül GÜN
Endometriosis is often driven by complex immune system interactions. Dysregulated immune cells, including macrophages, neutrophils, and natural killer cells, play a significant role in promoting inflammation and lesion progression. Researchers from China Led by Dr.Xu conducted a study to investigate…
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By Nasuhi Engin AydinEndometriosis and Ovarian Cancer: A Genetic Connection
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
Academicians Zhang and Yan from Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China, have recently published a pivotal study in Scientific Reports examining the cancer risk associated with endometriosis. Endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting approximately 6–10% of women worldwide, significantly diminishes quality of life…
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Causal links between inflammatory regulators and endometriosis phenotypes
By Eylül GÜN
Endometriosis is believed to be polygenic and multifactorial, involving processes such as angiogenesis, immune responses, hormonal changes, and progesterone resistance. Inflammation is suspected to play a crucial role in its development, potentially creating a microenvironment that supports ectopic endometrial tissue growth.…
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By Bahar YukselEndometriosis and breast cancer- love or hate?
By Bahar Yuksel
Many studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between endometriosis and breast cancer, but no definitive conclusion has been reached yet. In the study co-authored by Yan and Li et al, endometriosis-related GWAS data was used to determine the…
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