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The epidemiology of endometriosis
Stacey A Missmer1, Daniel W Cramer
1Ob/Gyn Epidemiology Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 121 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. smissmer@hsph.harvard.edu
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|April 18, 2003
Abstract:
The epidemiologic study of endometriosis presents researchers with unique challenges. As a result, few well-designed studies have been published. The authors briefly describe the primary pathogenic hypotheses, discuss methodologic issues specific to endometriosis, and review the small body of literature addressing risk factors. Finally, they offer a brief interpretation of these findings and suggest hypotheses for future research.