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Endometriosis and associated pathology.

D W Stovall1, J Halme

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee Women's Hospital, PA 15213.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Endometriosis progression is reviewed, with studies showing growth factors in peritoneal fluid stimulate endometrial cells. Current data indicate no link between endometriosis and bone mineral density, but endometrial antibodies and CA 125 may aid diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Biology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Endometriosis is often considered a progressive disease.
  • The role of growth factors and bone mineral density in endometriosis is debated.
  • Diagnostic markers for endometriosis require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the natural history and progression of endometriosis.
  • To examine the influence of growth factors on endometriosis development.
  • To assess the correlation between endometriosis and bone mineral density.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of endometrial antibodies and CA 125.

Main Methods:

  • Review of a large cross-sectional, prospective study and a smaller longitudinal study.

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  • Analysis of studies investigating growth factor activity in peritoneal fluid of endometriosis patients.
  • Examination of a mouse model for endometriosis.
  • Review of reports on bone mineral density in endometriosis patients.
  • Synthesis of data on endometrial antibodies and serum CA 125 levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Peritoneal fluid from endometriosis patients exhibited significant growth factor activity on endometrial stromal cells.
    • Macrophage-derived factors in a mouse model promoted endometrial cell proliferation.
    • Recent data contradict earlier findings, showing no correlation between endometriosis and bone mineral density.
    • Endometrial antibodies and serum CA 125 levels show potential utility in diagnosis and treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Growth factors in peritoneal fluid play a role in endometriosis pathogenesis.
    • The previously suggested link between endometriosis and decreased bone mineral density is not supported by recent data.
    • Endometrial antibodies and CA 125 are promising biomarkers for endometriosis diagnosis and management.