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Immunological Aspects of Endometriosis: An Update
Author(s) -
Olovsson Matts
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
american journal of reproductive immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.071
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1600-0897
pISSN - 1046-7408
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2011.01045.x
Subject(s) - endometriosis , infertility , immune system , medicine , disease , immunology , cancer , female infertility , gynecology , biology , pregnancy , genetics
Citation Olovsson M. Immunological Aspects of Endometriosis: An Update. Am J Reprod Immunol 2011; 66 (Suppl. 1): 101–104 Problem Endometriosis is a very complex disease that profoundly affects the quality of life of many women. Method of study A review of the relationships between the female immune system and the occurrence and development of endometriosis. Results Function and dysfunction of the female immune system plays important roles in the initiation and progression of the disease and its relation to infertility and cancer. Conclusions Owing to obvious associations between endometriosis and the immune system, future treatment strategies might be based on immunological concepts and methods.