By Özge ÖzkayaStudy Finds Link Between Exposure to Pollutants and Increased Riks of Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
High concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in urine may be associated with a higher risk of endometriosis, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research. The study also found that the concentration of…
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By Selma OransayEndometriosis and environmental factors
By Selma Oransay
The estrogen-dependent nature of endometriosis has generally led to search endocrine-based causes. Especially, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, and Dietilstilbesterol are the most studied chemicals in the literature. Interesting data that needs confirmation in the future also suggest a link with night…
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By Nasuhi Engin AydinHow to unveil the discrepancy regarding the effect of chemicals on the etiology of endometriosis
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
Kristen Upson from Michigan State University published a review article evaluating research papers on environmental factors effective in endometriosis from an epidemiological perspective in "Current Epidemiology Reports". Endometriosis is a multifactorial disease with anatomical, hormonal, immunological, estrogenic, genetic, epigenetic, and…
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By Yu YuExposure to organic pollutants and endometriosis
By Yu Yu
There is increasing evidence suggesting the associations between exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and gynecological diseases over the last decade. In rodent and primate experimental models, consistent associations have been previously found between exposure to dioxins and the onset of…
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