Epidemiological and clinical risk factors for endometriosis

Leslie V. Farland; Divya K. Shah; Marina Kvaskoff; Krina T. Zondervan; Stacey A. Missmer

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-59856-7_6

Epidemiological and clinical risk factors for endometriosis

Leslie V. Farland, Divya K. Shah, Marina Kvaskoff, Krina T. Zondervan, Stacey A. Missmer

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Abstract

The etiology and risk factors associated with endometriosis are unclear. Over the recent decades substantial work has investigated epidemiological risk factors for the disease. While some clear patterns emerge with regard to risk, many studies are plagued with complex methodological issues and bias. This chapter will present the current state of the epidemiologic knowledge on risk factors for endometriosis including in utero factors, menstrual and reproductive factors, lifestyle factors, physical characteristics, anthropometric factors, dietary factors, and environmental factors. It will further explore the relationships between endometriosis and other chronic diseases. Future work should aim to fill gaps in knowledge while taking the complex methodological issues into account.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Biomarkers for Endometriosis
Subtitle of host publication	State of the Art
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	95-121
Number of pages	27
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319598567
ISBN (Print)	9783319598543
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59856-7_6
State	Published - Sep 22 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

BMI
Cancer
Diet
Endometriosis
Environmental toxins
In utero
Menstruation
Methods
Physical activity
Study design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Medicine
General Health Professions

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