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Review
. 2011 Jul:66 Suppl 1:101-4.
doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2011.01045.x.

Immunological aspects of endometriosis: an update

Matts Olovsson  1
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Review

Immunological aspects of endometriosis: an update

Matts Olovsson. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Problem: Endometriosis is a very complex disease that profoundly affects the quality of life of many women.

Method of study: A review of the relationships between the female immune system and the occurrence and development of endometriosis.

Results: Function and dysfunction of the female immune system plays important roles in the initiation and progression of the disease and its relation to infertility and cancer.

Conclusions: Owing to obvious associations between endometriosis and the immune system, future treatment strategies might be based on immunological concepts and methods.

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