Objective To estimate the relative contribution of genetic influences and prevalence on
endometriosis. Design Analysis of self-reported data from a nationwide population-based …

Endometriosis is a heritable complex disorder that is influenced by multiple genetic and
environmental factors. Identification of these genetic factors will aid a better understanding of …

[Frontiers in Bioscience 12, 3247-3255, May 1, 2007] 3247 Genetics of endometriosis: current
status and prospects Paola Vigano1, Page 1 [Frontiers in Bioscience 12, 3247-3255, May 1 …

Family studies have long suggested a role for genetic factors in the aetiology of
endometriosis. The influence of genes on disease development has mainly been …

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of and twin pair concordance for endometriosis.
Design: A questionnaire survey incorporating validation. Setting: An Australia-wide …

This review aimed to critically evaluate the review, observational, cohort, and case–control
studies performed so far in order to assess the association between endometriosis and …

Endometriosis is a complex gynecologic disorder that has long been recognized as showing
heritable tendencies, with recurrence risks of 5‐7% for first‐degree relatives. Familial and …

Endometriosis long has been recognized as showing heritable tendencies, with recurrence
risks of 5% to 7% for first-degree relatives. This risk indicates that polygenic and …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis has been associated with specific morphometric
characteristics and pigmentary traits. The purpose of this study was to systematically review …

Endometriosis is a common disease defined as the growth of endometrial tissue outside the
uterine cavity that often results in a vast array of gynaecological problems including …