The purpose of the study was to examine the role of epigenetic changes in the aetiopathogenesis of endometriosis. The analysis and review of the relevant current literature in English language related to the role of epigenetic changes in th…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the diagnostic potentials of the serum levels of nine different biomarkers in endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: In this case-controlled, prospective clinical study, 80 women underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy with a p…
AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin C on the growth of experimental endometriotic cysts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The endometrium of the uterine horn wall (diameter, 4 mm) was implanted onto the inner surface o…
PURPOSE: To examine possible effects of endometriosis-related immune events on reproductive function. METHODS: The synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language. RESULTS: The endometriosis-related immune even…
BACKGROUND: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) levels increase in women with endometriosis. COX-2, via increasing prostaglandin E2, contributes to an increase in vascular endothelial growth factor. In this way, COX-2 may contribute to the progression…
PURPOSE: To examine the possible roles of various immunological factors in recurrent miscarriage and unexplained infertility. METHODS: The synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language. RESULTS: Substantial e…
PURPOSE: To examine the current mechanisms of the increased incidence of cancer in women with endometriosis. METHODS: The synthesis and review of the relevant current literature in English language. RESULTS: Compared with general populati…
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacies of anastrozole and raloxifene on endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: A randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 45 adult Wistar female rats in the Experimental Surgery …
AIM: In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of cetrorelix and leuprolide on endometriosis. METHODS: This randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 45 Wistar adult female rats in the Ex…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of imiquimod on endometriosis. DESIGN: Randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study. SETTING: Experimental surgery laboratory at a university in Turkey. ANIMAL(S): Thirty Wistar …
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of levamisole on experimental endometriosis. METHODS: After the implantation of endometrial tissue on abdominal peritoneum, 40 rats were randomized to 1 of 4 equal intervention groups. Levamisole (2 m…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of recombinant human interferon alpha-2b on endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: The randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, experimental study was performed on 30 Wistar female rats in the Experimental…