Endometriosis: Interaction of Immune and Endocrine Systems
Seli E, Arici A. Endometriosis: Interaction of Immune and Endocrine Systems. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2003, 21: 135-144. PMID: 12917783, DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibody FormationCytokinesEndocrine GlandsEndometriosisFemaleHumansImmune SystemImmunity, CellularVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AConceptsEndometriotic implantsRetrograde menstruationNatural killer cell activityGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonistKiller cell activityObserved clinical improvementCases of endometriosisHumoral immune responseDevelopment of endometriosisCommon gynecologic disorderEndometriosis implantsPelvic painClinical improvementGnRH agonistImmunologic alterationsHormone agonistEndometrial tissueGynecologic disordersHumoral immunityImmunomodulatory effectsUterine cavityImmune cellsMenstrual debrisPeritoneal fluidEndometrial cells