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Epidemiologic Factors Associated with Endometriosis in East Asia.
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- Endometriosis - on the intersection of modern environmental pollutants and ancient genetic regulatory variants.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2026Article
- Kisspeptins inhibit ectopic endometrial cell invasion and angiogenesis by suppressing PI3K/AKT signaling pathway via CREB5 in endometriosis.International journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Association between serum carotenoids levels and endometriosis risk: evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Diaphragmatic clear cell carcinoma with Lynch syndrome after surgery for atypical endometrial hyperplasia and ovarian endometriosis: A case report.Molecular and clinical oncology · 2024Article
- Case report: Malignant transformation of ovarian endometrioma during long term use of dienogest in a young lady.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Article
- The vicious cycle of chronic endometriosis and depression-an immunological and physiological perspective.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Review
- Unveiling the fibrotic puzzle of endometriosis: An overlooked concern calling for prompt action.F1000Research · 2024Review
- Endometriosis as a highly relevant yet neglected gynecologic condition in Asian women.Endocrine connections · 2023Review
- Homozygous C677T Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Polymorphism as a Risk Factor for Endometriosis: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Insight into the Potential Mechanisms of Endocrine Disruption by Dietary Phytoestrogens in the Context of the Etiopathogenesis of Endometriosis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- Current Updates on the Role of Microbiome in Endometriosis: A Narrative Review.Microorganisms · 2023Review
- Clinical Diagnosis and Early Medical Management for Endometriosis: Consensus from Asian Expert Group.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- [Analysis of the factors contributing to endometriosis in China and UK].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2022Article
- Endometriosis Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease in Asian Women.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Genistein: Dual Role in Women's Health.Nutrients · 2021Review
- Does Exposure of Lead and Cadmium Affect the Endometriosis?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Comorbidities and Quality of Life in Women Undergoing First Surgery for Endometriosis: Differences Between Chinese and Italian Population.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2021Article
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- Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Ileal Endometriosis with Appendiceal and Lymph Node Involvement Treated with Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.The American journal of case reports · 2021Review
- Knockdown of lncRNA H19 suppresses endometriosis in vivo.Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimWith a perplexing pathogenesis and an incidence rate of approximately 10% among women of reproductive age, endometriosis affects more women in Asia than in any other continent in the world. This paper reviews the available data on the epidemiology and risk factors associated with endometriosis in East Asia.
methodsIncluded studies were published between January 2000 and December 2016. Articles were required to include East Asian patients with a diagnosis of endometriosis and to study epidemiology, such as the prevalence and/or incidence, associated with inherited, environmental, and/or lifestyle factors. A total of 65 candidate articles were retrieved and 22 were included in the final review.
resultsOnly one study provided an estimate of prevalence (6.8%). Short menstrual cycle, family history of endometriosis, and some genetic polymorphisms are associated with the risk of developing endometriosis. Smoking, lower body mass index, and lower parity associated with increased risk of endometriosis were suggested as modifiable factors. Limitations of this study include the poor quality of data identified, and the language barriers behind the study retrieval.
conclusionsData on the epidemiology of endometriosis in the East Asian populations are limited. The available data that examine potential genetic factors do not unveil whether such factors directly contribute to the increased risk of endometriosis. Further extensive studies on endometriosis in Asian women are required to improve the management of this disease.
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