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    • Gynecology
    • Endocrinology
    • Pathophysiology

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    • Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition.
    • Understanding the molecular mechanisms of endometriosis is crucial for effective treatment.
    • Iron metabolism is increasingly recognized as a factor in disease development.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the relationship between serum iron, hepcidin, and ferritin levels in women with endometriosis.
    • To determine if altered iron status is associated with the pathogenesis of endometriosis.

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    • This study measured serum iron, ferritin, and hepcidin levels in 53 women, comparing those with endometriosis (EM) to a control group.
    • Women with endometriosis exhibited significantly higher serum hepcidin (64.3 ± 7.8 μg/L vs. 19.4 ± 4.1 μg/L) and serum iron (21.9 ± 3.2 μmol/L vs. 13.5 ± 1.9 μmol/L) levels.
    • Conversely, serum ferritin levels were lower in women with endometriosis (17.9 ± 8.4 ng/ml vs. 79.5 ± 14.6 ng/ml).

    Impact:

    • Findings suggest that iron overload and elevated hepcidin levels play a significant role in the development of endometriosis.
    • This research may inform future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies targeting iron metabolism in endometriosis.