BACKGROUND Endometriosis is recognized as a steroid-dependent disorder; however, the
precise roles of nuclear receptors (NRs) in steroid responsiveness and other signaling …

BACKGROUND The recruitment of immune cells by chemokines and the regulation of
endometrial cell apoptosis are critical aspects of endometriosis biology. Here, we review the …

BACKGROUND Despite intense research, it remains intriguing why hormonal therapies in
general and progestins in particular sometimes fail in endometriosis. OBJECTIVE AND …

Endometriosis refers to the growth of ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity.
About 10–15% of female in reproductive age suffer from endometriosis. Several etiologies …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent gynecological disorder that affects
at least 10% of women of reproductive age. It may lead to infertility and non-specific …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis has a strong genetic component, and numerous genetic
studies have been reported. METHODS We have systematically reviewed these studies and …

The pathogenesis of endometriosis is unknown, but some evidence supports a genetic
predisposition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the recent literature on the genetic …

Endometriosis is a complex disease influenced by genetic, epigenetic and environmental
factors. The aim of the present study was to describe genomic instability, genetic …

This review aimed to critically evaluate the review, observational, cohort, and case–control
studies performed so far in order to assess the association between endometriosis and …

Vol. 63-No. 4 MINERVA GINECOLOGICA 375 a putative role for ubiquitous environmental
contaminants in the occurrence of endometriosis. Here, we reviewed significant articles …