In vitro effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist on natural killer cell cytolysis in women with and without endometriosis
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The findings of a study conducted to assess the in vitro effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist on natural killer cell cytolysis in women with and without endometriosis suggest a direct immunomodulatory role of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist on natural killer cell activity. The results also confirm previous findings that patients with endometriosis have reduced natural killer cell cytotoxicity.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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Symptoms before and after surgical removal of colorectal endometriosis that are assessed by magnetic resonance imaging and rectal endoscopic sonography
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A study is conducted to evaluate the impact of colorectal resection for endometriosis on symptoms and quality of life or on potential side effects. The sensitivity and positive predictive value of magnetic resonance imaging and rectal endoscopic sonographic evaluation for the diagnosis of colorectal endometriosis are 92.6 percent and 100 percent and 89 percent and 100 percent.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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Surgically induced endometriosis attenuates accrual of bone mineral density in growing rats
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Endometriosis may lead to bone loss in young women, according to a study in young rats. This may be caused by higher than normal levels of cytokines, which are natural components of the immune system.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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