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Papers: 29 Apr 2023 - 5 May 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology, Review, Sex/Gender/Race, Social Aspects


Human Studies, Neurobiology

PAIN TYPE:
Abdominal/Pelvic Pain, Inflammation/Inflammatory, Psychological/Comorbidities


2023 Apr 19


Int J Mol Sci


37108664


24


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A Lifelong Impact on Endometriosis: Pathophysiology and Pharmacological Treatment.

Authors

Chen LH, Lo WC, Huang HY, Wu HM

Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with bothersome symptoms in premenopausal women and is complicated with long-term systemic impacts in the post-menopausal stage. It is generally defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, which causes menstrual disorders, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. Endometriotic lesions can also spread and grow in extra-pelvic sites; the chronic inflammatory status can cause systemic effects, including metabolic disorder, immune dysregulation, and cardiovascular diseases. The uncertain etiologies of endometriosis and their diverse presentations limit the treatment efficacy. High recurrence risk and intolerable side effects result in poor compliance. Current studies for endometriosis have paid attention to the advances in hormonal, neurological, and immunological approaches to the pathophysiology and their potential pharmacological intervention. Here we provide an overview of the lifelong impacts of endometriosis and summarize the updated consensus on therapeutic strategies.