Causes and mechanisms of endometriosis: an update
https://doi.org/10.23946/2500-0764-2019-4-3-77-82
Abstract
Despite extensive investigations, the causes of endometriosis and mechanisms of its development are largely unknown. Here we review the existing theories, analyzing the risk factors and triggers of endometriosis. We suggest that all cases of endometriosis are initiated through a common pathophysiological mechanism which involves all downstream molecular pathways.
About the Authors
M. Al-Jefout
United Arab Emirates University;
Tawam Hospital;
Mutah University
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shakhboot Bin Sultan Street, Al Makam Area, Al-Ain, 15551), United Arab Emirates;
Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Executive Building Das Tower, Bin Zayad Street (32nd Street), Khalidia, Al-Ain, 109090), United Arab Emirates;
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah Street, Karak, 61710), Jordan;
Mutah University, Jordan; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology #1, 8, Trubetskaya Street, Moscow, 119991
N. V. Artymuk
Kemerovo State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
MD, DSc, Professor, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology named after Prof. GA Ushakova,
22a, Voroshilova Street, Kemerovo, 650056
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Al-Jefout M., Artymuk N.V. Causes and mechanisms of endometriosis: an update. Fundamental and Clinical Medicine. 2019;4(3):77-82. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.23946/2500-0764-2019-4-3-77-82
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