Immunology and endometriosis. Fact, artifact, or epiphenomenon?
Endometriosis is a complex and intriguing disease. If retrograde menstruation normally occurs, then why do all women not develop endometriosis? The exact prevalence of endometriosis is unknown; however, a 20% to 90% prevalency rate has been reported in women with pelvic pain and infertility. This article reviews the factors involved.
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Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
D000917:Antibody Formation; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000276:immunology; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000150:complications