Evaluation of serum and peritoneal fluid mannose-binding lectin associated serine protease-3, adipsin, properdin, and complement factor-H levels in endometriosis patients.
Endometriosis is a chronic disease which has been reported to be associated with distorted immune mechanisms. The alternative pathway is a complement system which plays a role in immune defense. …
CD56-Positive NK Cells and CD138-Positive Plasma Cells in Basal Decidua of Term Placentas in Singleton Pregnancies After Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment of Endometriosis-Related Infertility.
A eutopic endometrium in endometriosis shows altered immune responses, including abnormalities of NK cells and expression of plasma cells, related to reproductive issues. This study investigated the counts of CD56-positive …
Informational support for women with endometriosis: a scoping review.
Ten per cent of women of reproductive age suffer from endometriosis, a painful and incurable disease that leaves women with severe implications for their health and overall well-being. Due to …
Reproductive outcomes in infertile women with endometriosis undergoing ART.
Background Endometriosis-related infertility and its treatment with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have been broadly researched. Yet, underlying mechanisms of infertility, particularly in the absence of tubal dysfunction, remain unclear. While …
The Effect of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Quality of Life and Postural Stability in Women with Endometriosis and Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Non-Controlled Before-After Clinical Study.
Background: Visceral manipulation is a soft tissue manual work technique that originates from and is classified within the Osteopathic Manipulative Technique (OMT), focusing on the fascial tissue mobilisation of the …