CA125 measured during menstruation can be misleading

Crosby DA, D A Crosby, DA Crosby, L E Glover, Louise Glover, Fiona M. Martyn, Martyn F, F Martyn, M Wingfield, Mary Wingfield
Irish medical journal · 2018 · vol. 111(4) , pp. 738 · PMID:30488683 · W2799485244
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This paper reports cyclical variation in serum CA-125 levels, showing a dramatic increase during menstruation in women with endometriosis.

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Abstract

The aim of these case reports and literature review is to report the importance of cyclical variation of serum CA-125 levels in two patients with endometriosis. Two case reports and a literature review of cyclical variation in serum CA-125 levels are discussed. There was significant variation in serum CA-125 levels taken during menses and mid-cycle in these two cases. Serum CA-125 levels increase dramatically during menstruation in women with endometriosis. This is important when assessing disease status.

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endometriosis

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CA-125 Antigen Endometriosis Membrane Proteins Menstrual Cycle Menstruation Adult Adult Biomarkers Biomarkers Biomarkers CA-125 Antigen CA-125 Antigen Diagnostic Errors Diagnostic Errors Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans

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