ABSTRACT A possible association between endometriosis and spontaneous abortion has
been suggested in mostly uncontrolled and/or retrospective studies. Some controlled studies …

The leptin system has been implicated in reproductive function, acting at endocrine and
paracrine levels. Recently, deregulation of this gene family has been linked to endometrial …

A causal relationship between minor endometriosis and infertility or subfertility has not yet
been demonstrated, although a significant association is shown by prevalence studies. This …

Although there is an apparent association between endometriosis and impaired fertility, the
pathophysiology of the reduced fecundity in women with endometriosis still remains unclear …

The preponderance of recent data suggests that endometriosis does not adversely affect in-
vitro fertilization pregnancy rates. However, many studies demonstrate impaired oocyte …

There are limited available published data on this topic. Research studies have shown that
there is no detrimental effect on ovarian function of egg donors who undergo repetitive …

The frequency of functionally relevant mutations of the leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) gene
in infertile women is significantly enhanced in comparison with fertile controls. The objective …

Objective: To evaluate how endometriosis affects expression of vascular endothelial growth
factor (VEGF) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in granulosa cells. Design: Prospective study. Setting …

HOX genes belong to a family of transcription factors characterized by a 183 bp DNA
sequence called homeobox, which code for a 61-amino-acid domain defined as the …

The origin of the infertility associated with endometriosis has been reviewed in detail
elsewhere in this issue (see the article by Pellicer). In patients with more advanced disease …