From childhood trauma to adult disease: adversity tied to endometriosis diagnosis

From childhood trauma to adult disease: adversity tied to endometriosis diagnosis

From childhood trauma to adult disease: adversity tied to endometriosis diagnosis By Selma Oransay

The causes of endometriosis remain incompletely understood, with multiple theories proposed, including retrograde menstruation, immune dysfunction, hormonal and environmental influences. More recently, evidence has suggested that adverse experiences in childhood may contribute to the risk of developing endometriosis later in…

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Childhood Adversity Associated With Increased Risk of Endometriosis and Fibroids

Childhood Adversity Associated With Increased Risk of Endometriosis and Fibroids

Childhood Adversity Associated With Increased Risk of Endometriosis and Fibroids By Özge Özkaya

Childhood adversity such as physical and sexual abuse, neglect, household dysfunction, peer bullying before 18 years of age may be associated with the development of endometriosis and fibroids later in life, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Fertility and Sterility. …

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