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Busnelli A, Di Simone N, Somigliana E, Greppi D, Cirillo F, Bulfoni A, Inversetti A, Levi-Setti PE. Untangling the independent effect of endometriosis, adenomyosis, and ART-related factors on maternal, placental, fetal, and neonatal adverse outcomes: results from a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update 2024:dmae024. [PMID: 39049473 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmae024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with endometriosis may constitute a group at a particularly increased risk of pregnancy-related complications. Furthermore, women selected for assisted reproductive technology (ART) are exposed to additional endocrinological and embryological factors that have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE This study aimed to investigate the independent effect of endometriosis, adenomyosis, and various ART-related factors on adverse maternal, placental, fetal, and neonatal outcomes. SEARCH METHODS Published randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and case-control studies were considered eligible. PubMed, MEDLINE, ClinicalTrials.gov, Embase, and Scopus were systematically searched up to 1 March 2024. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed in line with the PRISMA and the MOOSE reporting guidelines. To thoroughly investigate the association between endometriosis/adenomyosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, sub-analyses were conducted, whenever possible, according to: the method of conception (i.e. ART and non-ART conception), the endometriosis stage/phenotype, the coexistence of endometriosis and adenomyosis, any pre-pregnancy surgical treatment of endometriosis, and the form of adenomyosis. The odds ratio (OR) with 95% CI was used as effect measure. The quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. OUTCOMES We showed a higher risk of placenta previa in women with endometriosis compared to controls (34 studies, OR 2.84; 95% CI: 2.47, 3.26; I2 = 83%, moderate quality). The association was observed regardless of the method of conception and was particularly strong in the most severe forms of endometriosis (i.e. rASRM stage III-IV endometriosis and deep endometriosis (DE)) (OR 6.61; 95% CI: 2.08, 20.98; I2 = 66% and OR 14.54; 95% CI: 3.67, 57.67; I2 = 54%, respectively). We also showed an association, regardless of the method of conception, between endometriosis and: (i) preterm birth (PTB) (43 studies, OR 1.43; 95% CI: 1.32, 1.56; I2 = 89%, low quality) and (ii) cesarean section (29 studies, OR 1.52; 95% CI: 1.41, 1.63; I2 = 93%, low quality). The most severe forms of endometriosis were strongly associated with PTB. Two outcomes were associated with adenomyosis both in the main analysis and in the sub-analysis that included only ART pregnancies: (i) miscarriage (14 studies, OR 1.83; 95% CI: 1.53, 2.18; I2 = 72%, low quality) and (ii) pre-eclampsia (7 studies, OR 1.70; 95% CI: 1.16, 2.48; I2 = 77%, low quality). Regarding ART-related factors, the following associations were observed in the main analysis and confirmed in all sub-analyses conducted by pooling only risk estimates adjusted for covariates: (i) blastocyst stage embryo transfer (ET) and monozygotic twinning (28 studies, OR 2.05; 95% CI, 1.72, 2.45; I2 = 72%, low quality), (ii) frozen embryo transfer (FET) and (reduced risk of) small for gestational age (21 studies, OR 0.59; 95% CI, 0.57, 0.61; P < 0.00001; I2 = 17%, very low quality) and (increased risk of) large for gestational age (16 studies, OR 1.70; 95% CI, 1.60, 1.80; P < 0.00001; I2 = 55%, very low quality), (iii) artificial cycle (AC)-FET and pre-eclampsia (12 studies, OR 2.14; 95% CI: 1.91-2.39; I2 = 9%, low quality), PTB (21 studies, OR 1.24; 95% CI 1.15, 1.34; P < 0.0001; I2 = 50%, low quality), cesarean section (15 studies, OR 1.59; 95% CI 1.49, 1.70; P < 0.00001; I2 = 67%, very low quality) and post-partum hemorrhage (6 studies, OR 2.43; 95% CI 2.11, 2.81; P < 0.00001; I2 = 15%, very low quality). WIDER IMPLICATIONS Severe endometriosis (i.e. rASRM stage III-IV endometriosis, DE) constitutes a considerable risk factor for placenta previa and PTB. Herein, we recommend against superimposing on this condition other exposure factors that have a strong association with the same obstetric adverse outcome or with different outcomes which, if coexisting, could determine the onset of an ominous obstetric syndrome. Specifically, we strongly discourage the use of AC regimens for FET in ovulatory women with rASRM stage III-IV endometriosis or DE. We also recommend single ET at the blastocyst stage in this high-risk population. REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023401428.
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- Andrea Busnelli
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi, Milano, Italy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Humanitas S. Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Humanitas S. Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Sharifipour F, Mohaghegh Z, Javanbakht Z, Siahkal SF, Azizi F. The relationship between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod Health 2024; 21:91. [PMID: 38926850 PMCID: PMC11201780 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-024-01833-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating disease that can affect the entire reproductive life course of women, with potential adverse effects on pregnancy. The aim of the present study is to investigate the association between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and endometriosis. METHOD Relevant articles were searched from the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science from inception up to December 2023. The full-text observational studies published in English that had a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis were included. The case group included pregnant women diagnosed with endometriosis at any stage, while the control group consisted of pregnant women who had not been previously diagnosed with endometriosis. Two authors extracted and analyzed the data independently. Disagreements were reconciled by reviewing the full text by a third author. Endnote X9 was used for screening and data extraction. We used fixed and random effects models in Review Manager 5.3 to analyze the pooled data. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist. RESULTS Out of the 9863 articles reviewed, 23 were selected for meta-analysis. According to the results of this study, there was an association between endometriosis and gestational hypertension (OR = 1.11, 95% CI: 1.06, 1.16; I2 = 45%, P < 0.00001; N = 8), pre-eclampsia (OR = 1.26, 95% CI: 1.18, 1.36; I2 = 37%, P < 0.00001; N = 12), and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (OR = 1.13, 95% CI: 1.06, 1.21; I2 = 8%, P = 0.0001; N = 8). CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed that endometriosis may elevate the risk of developing gestational hypertensive disorders. Raising awareness of this issue will help to identify effective strategies for screening and early diagnosis of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
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- Foruzan Sharifipour
- Clinical Research Development Center, Motazedi Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Family Health Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Motazedi Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Kato K, Iriyama T, Hara K, Suzuki K, Hashimoto A, Sayama S, Ichinose M, Toshimitsu M, Seyama T, Sone K, Kumasawa K, Nagamatsu T, Hirota Y, Koga K, Osuga Y. Increased risk of placenta previa and preterm birth in pregnant women with endometriosis/adenomyosis: A propensity-score matching analysis of a nationwide perinatal database in Japan. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024; 50:351-357. [PMID: 38072834 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2024]
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AIM We aimed to investigate the associations of endometriosis and adenomyosis with pregnancy complications by using a large-scale Japanese database. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 145 590 singleton pregnancies from the Japan Perinatal Registry Network Database. Pregnant women registered as having endometriosis or adenomyosis were designated as the case group (EA), whereas the control group (non-EA) was selected using propensity-score matching adjusted for variables such as age, parity, BMI, smoking history, and the use of assisted reproductive technology. The main outcomes included placental malposition, preterm birth, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). RESULTS In total, 1203 patients from both the EA and non-EA groups were matched and evaluated. The EA group showed significantly higher rates of placenta previa (odds ratio [OR], 3.01; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.84-4.92), low-lying placenta (OR, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.06-3.86), and preterm birth (OR, 1.44; 95% CI, 1.13-1.84) than the non-EA group. However, no significant difference was observed in the incidence of HDP (OR, 1.22; 95% CI, 0.90-1.66). CONCLUSION The use of propensity-score matching to analyze a nationwide perinatal database in Japan clarified that EA was associated with increased pregnancy complications, specifically placental malposition, including placenta previa and low-lying placenta, and preterm birth, but not with HDP.
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- Kosuke Kato
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Economics, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Abu-Zaid A, Gari A, Tulbah M, Alshahrani MS, Khadawardi K, Ahmed AM, Baradwan A, Bukhari IA, Alyousef A, Alomar O, Abuzaid M, Baradwan S. Association between endometriosis and obstetric complications: Insight from the National Inpatient Sample. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2024; 292:58-62. [PMID: 37976766 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the relationship between endometriosis and adverse obstetric outcomes using data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database. METHODS The ICD-10 coding system was used to identify codes for endometriosis and obstetric outcomes, and data from the NIS (2016-2019) were analyzed. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize variables, while the chi-square test was used to detect significant differences for categorical variables. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to assess the association between endometriosis and obstetric outcomes. On multivariate analysis, adjustment was done for age, race, hospital region, smoking status, and alcohol misuse. Forest plots were used to visualize odds ratios and their 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Overall, 2,854,149 women were included in this analysis, of whom 4,006 women had endometriosis. The post-hoc Bonferroni correction was applied to account for multiple comparisons, and our analyses revealed several statistically significant associations (p < 0.004). Specifically, on univariate analysis, significant associations with endometriosis were identified for ruptured uterus, placenta previa, placental abruption, postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, amniotic fluid abnormality, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, and multiple gestation. On multivariate analysis, significant associations with endometriosis were observed for placenta previa, placental abruption, postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, amniotic fluid abnormality, preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, and multiple gestation. CONCLUSION The present findings provide important insights into the potential relationship between endometriosis and various adverse obstetric outcomes and may help inform clinical practice and future research. Further studies that use more detailed clinical data and longitudinal designs are needed to solidify the presented conclusions.
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- Ahmed Abu-Zaid
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Almurjan Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Almurjan Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Muhayil General Hospital, Muhayil, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Abu-Zaid A, Gari A, Alsharif SA, Alshahrani MS, Khadawardi K, Ahmed AM, Baradwan A, Bukhari IA, Alyousef A, Alharbi FS, Saleh SAK, Adly HM, Abuzaid M, Baradwan S. Exploring the impact of chronic medical conditions on maternal mental health: A National Inpatient Sample analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2023; 289:42-47. [PMID: 37632994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy and postpartum period are associated with stress and pain. Chronic medical conditions can aggravate depressive and psychotic mental illnesses in the peripartum period. AIM The study aimed to investigate the association between different chronic medical conditions and mental illnesses during pregnancy and the postpartum period using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS). METHODS Pregnant women or women in the postpartum period were retrieved from the NIS 2016-2019 database using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 and set as our targeted population. Postpartum depression, puerperal psychosis, and mental illnesses related to pregnancy were also retrieved as our outcomes of interest. STATA 15 was used to analyze the data and investigate the relationship between chronic medical conditions and pregnancy-related mental illnesses. RESULTS 2,854,149 admissions were retrieved from the database with a mean age of 29 ± 6 years old. Univariate and multivariate analyses showed a significant association between chronic medical conditions and postpartum depression, puerperal psychosis, and other mental illnesses. On univariate analysis, heart failure (odds ratio [OR] = 13.9; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 3.5-55.88; P < 0.001), alcohol misuse (OR = 5.3; 95% CI = 1.7-16.4; P = 0.004), and migraine (OR = 3.9; 95% CI = 2.8-5.3; P < 0.001) showed high association with postpartum depression. Epilepsy (OR = 54.37; 95% CI = 7.4-399.34; P < 0.001), systemic lupus erythematosus (OR = 24.66; 95% CI = 3.36-181.1; P = 0.002), and heart diseases (OR = 15.26; 95% CI = 3.6-64.5; P < 0.001) showed the highest association with puerperium psychosis. Alcohol misuse (OR = 8.21; 95% CI = 7.4-9.12; P < 0.001), osteoarthritis (OR = 6.02; 95% CI = 5.41-6.70; P < 0.001), and migraine (OR = 5.71; 95% CI = 5.56-5.86; P < 0.001) showed the highest association with other mental illnesses during pregnancy and the postpartum period. CONCLUSION Heart diseases, alcohol misuse, migraine, systemic lupus erythematosus, and epilepsy were the most important chronic medical conditions associated with mental diseases during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This investigation recommends integrating management of chronic diseases and mental health care together. Specifically, screening for mental illnesses should be a routine part of care for patients with chronic medical conditions, especially during pregnancy and early postpartum. By identifying and addressing mental health issues early on, healthcare providers can improve the overall health and well-being of these patients, ultimately leading to better maternal and fetal outcomes.
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- Ahmed Abu-Zaid
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mediclinic Almurjan Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine and Pilgrims Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Muhayil General Hospital, Muhayil, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Lee P, Zhou C, Li Y. Endometriosis does not seem to be an influencing factor of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in IVF / ICSI cycles. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:57. [PMID: 35337338 PMCID: PMC8957116 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-00922-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate whether the incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in pregnant women was related to endometriosis (EM), ovulation and embryo vitrification technology. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted on the clinical data of 3674 women who were treated with IVF / ICSI in the Reproductive Medicine Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and maintained clinical pregnancy for more than 20 weeks. All pregnancies were followed up until the end of pregnancy. The follow-up consisted of recording the course of pregnancy, pregnancy complications, and basic situation of newborns. RESULTS Compared with NC-FET without EM, HRT-FET without EM was found to have a higher incidence of HDP during pregnancy (2.7% V.S. 6.1%, P<0.001); however, no significant difference was found in the incidence of HDP between NC-FET and HRT-FET combined with EM (4.0% V.S. 5.7%, P>0.05). In total frozen-thawed embryo transfer (total-FET), the incidence of HDP in the HRT cycle without ovulation (HRT-FET) was observed to be higher than that in the NC cycle with ovulation (NC-FET) (2.8% V.S. 6.1%, P<0.001). In patients with EM, no significant difference was found in the incidence of HDP between fresh ET and NC-FET (1.2% V.S. 4.0%, P>0.05). CONCLUSION EM does not seem to have an effect on the occurrence of HDP in assisted reproductive technology. During the FET cycle, the formation of the corpus luteum may play a protective role in the occurrence and development of HDP. Potential damage to the embryo caused by cryopreservation seems to have no effect on the occurrence of HDP.
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- Pingyin Lee
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhoushan 2 Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhoushan 2 Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhoushan 2 Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhoushan 2 Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhoushan 2 Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhoushan 2 Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Marchandot B, Curtiaud A, Matsushita K, Trimaille A, Host A, Faller E, Garbin O, Akladios C, Jesel L, Morel O. Endometriosis and cardiovascular disease. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL OPEN 2022; 2:oeac001. [PMID: 35919664 PMCID: PMC9242051 DOI: 10.1093/ehjopen/oeac001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological disease affecting 1 in 10 reproductive-age women. It is defined as the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus. Beyond this placid anatomical definition, endometriosis is a complex, hormonal, inflammatory, and systemic condition that poses significant familial, psychological, and economic burden. The interaction between the cardiovascular system and endometriosis has become a field of interest as the underlying mutual mechanisms become better understood. On the basis of accumulating fundamental and clinical evidence, it is likely that there exists a close relationship between endometriosis and the cardiovascular system. Therefore, investigating the endometriosis-cardiovascular interaction is highly clinically significant. In this review, we highlight our current understanding of the pathophysiology of endometriosis with systemic hormonal, pro-inflammatory, pro-angiogenic, immunologic, and genetic processes beyond the peritoneal microenvironment. Additionally, we provide current clinical evidence about how endometriosis interacts with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD). To date, only small associations between endometriosis and CVD have been reported in observational studies, inherently limited by the potential influence of unmeasured confounding. Cardiovascular disease in women with endometriosis remains understudied, under-recognized, and underdiagnosed. More detailed study of the cardiovascular-endometriosis interaction is needed to fully understand its clinical relevance, underlying pathophysiology, possible means of early diagnosis and prevention.
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- Benjamin Marchandot
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nouvel Hopital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nouvel Hopital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nouvel Hopital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine, FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nouvel Hopital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine, FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- ENDOALSACE, Strasbourg Expert Center for Endometriosis, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- ENDOALSACE, Strasbourg Expert Center for Endometriosis, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- ENDOALSACE, Strasbourg Expert Center for Endometriosis, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- ENDOALSACE, Strasbourg Expert Center for Endometriosis, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nouvel Hopital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine, FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nouvel Hopital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, 1 place de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine, FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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Mooney SS, Ross V, Stern C, Rogers PAW, Healey M. Obstetric Outcome After Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis: A Review of the Literature. FRONTIERS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2021; 3:750750. [DOI: 10.3389/frph.2021.750750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A diagnosis of endometriosis is associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes including placenta praevia and preterm birth. Some studies have also suggested associations with gestational hypertension, foetal growth restriction, gestational diabetes, perinatal death, and obstetric haemorrhage. This review aims to assess the impact of pre-pregnancy surgical treatment of endometriosis on future obstetric outcomes. A search of the Medline, Embase and PubMed electronic databases was performed to identify studies reporting pre-pregnancy surgery for endometriosis and subsequent pregnancy outcome compared to controls with unresected endometriosis. Three studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies were heterogenous in design, definition of study groups and outcome measures. All three studies were judged at critical risk of bias. Pre-pregnancy excision of endometriosis was associated with an increased risk of caesarean section in one of two studies, OR 1.72 (95% CI 1.59–1.86) and OR 1.79 (95% CI 0.69–4.64). Placenta praevia rates were also increased in one of two studies OR 2.83 (95% CI 0.56–12.31) and OR 2.04 (95% CI 1.66–2.52). One study found increased risks of preterm birth, small for gestational age, gestational hypertension, and antepartum and postpartum haemorrhage (all p < 0.05) with pre-pregnancy excision of endometriosis. There is insufficient evidence examining the role of pre-pregnancy endometriosis surgery in ameliorating adverse pregnancy outcomes, and thus reliable conclusions cannot be drawn. Prospectively designed studies are needed to assess the relationship between surgical treatments for endometriosis and obstetric outcome and examine potential confounders such as comorbid adenomyosis and infertility.
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Park S, Chung C. Differences in metabolic syndrome indicators by body mass index of women with endometriosis. Nurs Open 2021; 8:3306-3314. [PMID: 34469076 PMCID: PMC8510718 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Aim The study aimed to identify the relationships between metabolic syndrome indicators and BMI in women with endometriosis. Design A retrospective observational study design was utilized to analyse secondary data from a longitudinal dataset. Methods A total of 281,810 women diagnosed with endometriosis and aged 15 through 49 were drawn from the National Health Insurance Service‐National Health Screening Cohort data of the Republic of Korea from the year 2009 to 2016. Body mass index (BMI) and five indicators of metabolic syndrome were extracted. Descriptive statistics, Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel test, chi‐square test and Cochran‐Armitage test were used. Results Yearly changes in abnormal waist circumference, elevated fasting blood sugar and abnormally low levels of high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol were statistically significant. The risk groups of these indicators all showed statistically significant differences according to BMI. The proportions of women with abnormal findings for all indicators significantly increased as BMI increased.
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- SoMi Park
- Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Lin SY, Yang YC, Su JW, Wang JS, Jiang CC, Hsu CY, Kao CH. Association Between Preeclampsia Risk and Fine Air Pollutants and Acidic Gases: A Cohort Analysis in Taiwan. Front Public Health 2021; 9:617521. [PMID: 33869125 PMCID: PMC8044398 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.617521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Fine air pollutant particles have been reported to be associated with risk of preeclampsia. The association between air pollutant exposure and preeclampsia risk in heavily air polluted Taiwan warrants investigation. Methods: We combined data from Taiwan National Health Insurance (NHI) Research Database (NHIRD) and Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring Database. Women aged 16–55 years were followed from January 1, 2000, until appearance of ICD-9 coding of preeclampsia withdrawal from the NHI program, or December 31, 2013. Daily concentration of NOx, NO, NO2, and CO was calculated by Kriging method. The Cox proportional hazard regression model was used for risk assessment. Results: For NOx, Relative to Quartile [Q] 1 concentrations, the Q2 (adjusted hazard ratio adjusted = 2.20, 95% CI = 1.50–3.22), Q3 (aHR = 7.28, 95% CI = 4.78–11.0), and Q4 (aHR = 23.7, 95% CI = 13.7–41.1) concentrations were associated with a significantly higher preeclampsia or eclampsia risk. Similarly, for NO, relative to Q1 concentrations, the Q2 (aHR = 1.82, 95% CI = 1.26–2.63), Q3 (aHR = 7.53, 95% CI = 5.12–11.0), and Q4 (aHR = 11.1, 95% CI = 6.72–18.3) concentrations were correlated with significantly higher preeclampsia or eclampsia risk. Furthermore, for NO2, relative to Q1 concentration, the Q2 (aHR = 1.99, 95% CI = 1.37–2.90), Q3 (aHR = 6.15, 95% CI = 3.95–9.57), and Q4 (aHR = 32.7, 95% CI = 19.7–54.3) concentrations also associated with a significantly higher preeclampsia or eclampsia risk. Conclusion: Women exposed to higher NOX, NO, NO2, and CO concentrations demonstrated higher preeclampsia incidence.
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- Shih-Yi Lin
- College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Nephrology and Kidney Institute, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Management Office for Health Data, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Gynecology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Nephrology and Kidney Institute, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Nephrology and Kidney Institute, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Center of Augmented Intelligence in Healthcare, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Endometriosis and Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10040667. [PMID: 33572322 PMCID: PMC7916165 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis summarizes the evidence for the association between endometriosis and adverse pregnancy outcome, including gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, and small for gestational age, preterm birth, placenta previa, placental abruption, cesarean section, stillbirth, postpartum hemorrhage, spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy, and spontaneous bowel perforation in pregnancy. Methods: We performed the literature review in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), by searches in PubMed and EMBASE, until 1 November 2020 (PROSPERO ID CRD42020213999). We included peer-reviewed observational cohort studies and case-control studies and scored them according to the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale, to assess the risk of bias and confounding. Results: 39 studies were included. Women with endometriosis had an increased risk of gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, placenta previa, placental abruption, cesarean section, and stillbirth, compared to women without endometriosis. These results remained unchanged in sub-analyses, including studies on spontaneous pregnancies only. Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy and bowel perforation seemed to be associated with endometriosis; however, the studies were few and did not meet the inclusion criteria. Conclusions: The literature shows that endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, placenta previa, placental abruption, cesarean section, and stillbirth.
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Borisova AV, Konnon SRD, Tosto V, Gerli S, Radzinsky VE. Obstetrical complications and outcome in patients with endometriosis. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 35:2663-2677. [PMID: 32674641 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1793326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Endometriosis is a disease that has a profound impact on the quality of life of women, due to the associated chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia and infertility. However, even getting long-awaited pregnancy (often after assisted reproductive technologies), patients with endometriosis have a high risk of obstetric complications, such as miscarriage, preterm birth, preeclampsia, placental abnormalities, hemorrhage in labor, birth of small for gestational age infants, stillbirth and higher cesarean section rate. In addition, during pregnancy acute complications of endometriosis may occur, such as spontaneous hemoperitoneum, which is rare but life-threatening conditions that in most cases require surgical intervention. The mechanisms of the observed complications in pregnant women with endometriosis are not fully understood. This review presents literature data and personal considerations on the effect of endometriosis on pregnancy outcome and the occurrence of complications, as well as their possible underlined mechanisms. Based on this, we proposed ways to reduce the risk of obstetric complications in pregnant women with a history of endometriosis.
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- Anna V Borisova
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with the Course of Perinatology, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with the Course of Perinatology, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre for Perinatal and Reproductive Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre for Perinatal and Reproductive Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with the Course of Perinatology, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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Wang X, Ren R, Shao M, Lan J. MicroRNA‑16 inhibits endometrial stromal cell migration and invasion through suppression of the inhibitor of nuclear factor‑κB kinase subunit β/nuclear factor‑κB pathway. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:740-750. [PMID: 32626910 PMCID: PMC7307865 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) are responsible for the pathogenesis of endometriosis (Ems), which is characterized by the presence of functional endometrial-like tissues outside the uterine cavity. Abnormal expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) in ESCs may be implicated in the etiology of Ems; however, the exact mechanisms have yet to be fully elucidated. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of miRNAs on ESCs and the underlying mechanisms. Using a microarray assay, microRNA-16 (miR-16) was found to be significantly downregulated in the ectopic endometrial tissues in patients with Ems, compared with that in eutopic endometrial tissues. Overexpression of miR-16 significantly suppressed the migration and invasion of ESCs, whereas miR-16 inhibition exerted the opposite effects. Furthermore, dual luciferase reporter assay demonstrated that miR-16 directly targeted the inhibitor of nuclear factor (NF)-κB kinase subunit β (IKKβ) and suppressed its translation. It was observed that the expression of IKKβ was upregulated and inversely correlated with miR-16 levels in the ectopic endometrial tissues in patients with Ems. Additionally, knockdown of IKKβ by si-IKKβ mimicked the effects of miR-16 overexpression on ESCs, while the promoting effects of IKKβ overexpression on the migration and invasion of ESCs were attenuated by miR-16 overexpression. Finally, miR-16 inhibited the activation of the NF-κB pathway by targeting IKKβ. Collectively, these results demonstrated that miR-16 may suppress Ems by inhibiting the IKKβ/NF-κB pathway, suggesting that miR-16 may be a useful target in the treatment of Ems.
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- Xiaoping Wang
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730030, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The People's Hospital of Gansu, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Women and Children Hospital of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Maternal and Child Care Service Center of Dongguan City Guangdong Province, Dongguan, Guangdong 523120, P.R. China
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Endometriosis and Pregnancy: A Single Institution Experience. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17020401. [PMID: 31936225 PMCID: PMC7014217 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Endometriosis may compromise the physiological course of pregnancy. The aim of this prospective observational study was to evaluate whether endometriosis causes a higher prevalence of obstetric and neonatal complications as well as a higher risk of caesarean section and to detect a possible correlation between the presence, type, and location of endometriosis and obstetric complications, previous surgery, and pregnancy outcome, as well as the influence of pregnancy on the course of the disease. We compared two cohorts of women with spontaneous pregnancy, with and without endometriosis. Obstetric and neonatal outcomes, mode of delivery, presence, type, and location of endometriotic lesions and the effect of pregnancy on the disease were analyzed. A total of 425 pregnancies were evaluated: 145 cases and 280 controls. Patients with endometriosis showed a higher incidence of miscarriage, threatened miscarriage, threatened preterm labor, preterm delivery, placental abruption, and a higher incidence of caesarean section. A significant correlation with pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia was found in the presence of adenomyosis. No difference in fetal outcome was found. One case of hemoperitoneum during pregnancy was observed. Pregnancy in women with endometriosis carries a higher risk of obstetric complications, such as miscarriage, threatened miscarriage, preterm labor, preterm birth, and a higher caesarean section rate. Endometriosis does not seem to influence fetal well-being.
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Rabaglino MB, Conrad KP. Evidence for shared molecular pathways of dysregulated decidualization in preeclampsia and endometrial disorders revealed by microarray data integration. FASEB J 2019; 33:11682-11695. [PMID: 31356122 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201900662r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Microarray data of chorionic villous samples (CVSs) obtained from women of ∼11.5 gestational weeks who developed preeclampsia with severe features (sPE; PE-CVS) revealed a molecular signature of impaired endometrial maturation (decidualization) before and during early pregnancy. Because endometrial disorders are also associated with aberrant decidualization, we asked whether they share molecular features with sPE. We employed microarray data integration to compare the molecular pathologies of PE-CVS and endometrial disorders, as well as decidua obtained postpartum from women with sPE. Eight public databases were reanalyzed with R software to determine differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in pathologic tissues relative to normal controls. DEGs were then compared to explore overlap. Shared DEGs were examined for enriched Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways. Principal component and network analyses were subsequently applied to selected DEGs. There was significant overlap of DEGs changing in the same direction for PE-CVS and endometrial disorders, suggesting common molecular pathways. Shared DEGs were enriched for cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction. Genes in this pathway revealed expression patterns forming 2 distinct clusters, one for normal and the other pathologic endometrium. The most affected hub genes were related to decidualization and NK cell function. Few DEGs were shared by PE-CVS, and PE decidua obtained postpartum. sPE may be part of a biologic continuum of "endometrial spectrum disorders."-Rabaglino, M. B., Conrad, K. P. Evidence for shared molecular pathways of dysregulated decidualization in preeclampsia and endometrial disorders revealed by microarray data integration.
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- Maria Belen Rabaglino
- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina; and
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- Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Chang WS, Lin LT, Hsu LC, Tang PL, Tsui KH, Wang PH. Maternal pregnancy-induced hypertension increases the subsequent risk of transient tachypnea of the newborn: A nationwide population-based cohort study. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2018; 57:546-550. [PMID: 30122576 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2018.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the association between pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) and to identify the predictive risk factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pregnant women with a newly diagnosed PIH (between 2000 and 2013) from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) were compared with a matched (with respect to age and year of delivery) cohort of pregnant women without PIH. The occurrence of TTN was evaluated in both cohorts. RESULTS Among the 23.3 million individuals registered in the NHIRD, 29,013 patients with PIH and 116,052 matched controls were identified. According to a multivariate analysis, PIH (odds ratio [OR] = 1.85, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.69-2.03, p < 0.0001), age ≥ 30 years (OR = 1.38, 95% CI = 1.26-1.51, p < 0.0001), primiparity (OR = 1.37, 95% CI = 1.24-1.5, p < 0.0001), preterm birth (OR = 3.4, 95% CI = 3.09-3.75, p < 0.0001), multiple births (OR = 2.54, 95% CI = 2.24-2.89, p < 0.0001), and cesarean section (OR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.56-1.88, p < 0.0001) were independent risk factors for the development of TTN. CONCLUSION Women with PIH have an increased risk of having infants who develop TTN compared with those without PIH. Additionally, age ≥30 years, primiparity, preterm birth, multiple births, and cesarean section were independent risk factors for the development of TTN.
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- Wei-Shan Chang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Research Center of Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Meiho University, Ping-Tung, Taiwan; College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy and Graduate Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Tajen University, Pingtung County, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Koninckx PR, Ussia A, Adamyan L, Wattiez A, Gomel V, Martin DC. Pathogenesis of endometriosis: the genetic/epigenetic theory. Fertil Steril 2018; 111:327-340. [PMID: 30527836 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 208] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the pathophysiology of endometriosis. DESIGN Overview of observations on endometriosis. SETTING Not applicable. PATIENT(S) None. INTERVENTIONS(S) None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) The hypothesis is compatible with all observations. RESULT(S) Endometriosis, endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus, has a variable macroscopic appearance and a poorly understood natural history. It is a hereditary and heterogeneous disease with many biochemical changes in the lesions, which are clonal in origin. It is associated with pain, infertility, adenomyosis, and changes in the junctional zone, placentation, immunology, plasma, peritoneal fluid, and chronic inflammation of the peritoneal cavity. The Sampson hypothesis of implanted endometrial cells following retrograde menstruation, angiogenic spread, lymphogenic spread, or the metaplasia theory cannot explain all observations if metaplasia is defined as cells with reversible changes and an abnormal behavior/morphology due to the abnormal environment. We propose a polygenetic/polyepigenetic mechanism. The set of genetic and epigenetic incidents transmitted at birth could explain the hereditary aspects, the predisposition, and the endometriosis-associated changes in the endometrium, immunology, and placentation. To develop typical, cystic ovarian or deep endometriosis lesions, a variable series of additional transmissible genetic and epigenetic incidents are required to occur in a cell which may vary from endometrial to stem cells. Subtle lesions are viewed as endometrium in a different environment until additional incidents occur. Typical cystic ovarian or deep endometriosis lesions are heterogeneous and represent three different diseases. CONCLUSION(S) The genetic epigenetic theory is compatible with all observations on endometriosis. Implications for treatment and prevention are discussed.
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- Philippe R Koninckx
- Obstetrics-Gynecology, KU Leuven, Bierbeek, Belgium; Gruppo Italo Belga, Rome, Italy; Latiffa Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Università Cattolica, Roma, Italy.
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- Gruppo Italo Belga, Rome, Italy; Università Cattolica, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Operative Gynecology, Federal State Budget Institution V. I. Kulakov Research Centre for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, and Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Latiffa Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, and Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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Lalani S, Choudhry AJ, Firth B, Bacal V, Walker M, Wen SW, Singh S, Amath A, Hodge M, Chen I. Endometriosis and adverse maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes, a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod 2018; 33:1854-1865. [PMID: 30239732 PMCID: PMC6145420 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
STUDY QUESTION How is endometriosis associated with adverse maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancy? SUMMARY ANSWER Women with endometriosis are at elevated risk for serious and important adverse maternal (pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta praevia and Cesarean section) and fetal or neonatal outcomes (preterm birth, PPROM, small for gestational age, stillbirth and neonatal death). WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY A number of studies have shown an association between endometriosis and certain adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, but the results have been conflicting with potential for confounding by the use of assisted reproductive technology. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies (1 January 1990-31 December 2017) that evaluated the effect of endometriosis on maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes was conducted. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Studies were considered for inclusion if they were prospective or retrospective cohort or case-control studies; included women greater than 20 weeks gestational age with endometriosis; included a control group of gravid women without endometriosis; and, reported at least one of the outcomes of interest. Each study was reviewed for inclusion, data were extracted and risk of bias was assessed by two independent reviewers. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The search strategy identified 33 studies (sample size, n = 3 280 488) for inclusion. Compared with women without endometriosis, women with endometriosis had higher odds of pre-eclampsia (odds ratio [OR] = 1.18 [1.01-1.39]), gestational hypertension and/or pre-eclampsia (OR = 1.21 [1.05-1.39]), gestational diabetes (OR = 1.26 [1.03-1.55]), gestational cholestasis (OR = 4.87 [1.85-12.83]), placenta praevia (OR = 3.31 [2.37, 4.63]), antepartum hemorrhage (OR = 1.69 [1.38-2.07]), antepartum hospital admissions (OR = 3.18 [2.60-3.87]), malpresentation (OR = 1.71 [1.34, 2.18]), labor dystocia (OR = 1.45 [1.04-2.01]) and cesarean section (OR = 1.86 [1.51-2.29]). Fetuses and neonates of women with endometriosis were also more likely to have preterm premature rupture of membranes (OR = 2.33 [1.39-3.90]), preterm birth (OR = 1.70 [1.40-2.06]), small for gestational age <10th% (OR = 1.28 [1.11-1.49]), NICU admission (OR = 1.39 [1.08-1.78]), stillbirth (OR = 1.29 [1.10, 1.52]) and neonatal death (MOR = 1.78 [1.46-2.16]). Among the subgroup of women who conceived spontaneously, endometriosis was found to be associated with placenta praevia, cesarean section, preterm birth and low birth weight. Among the subgroup of women who conceived with the use of assisted reproductive technology, endometriosis was found to be associated with placenta praevia and preterm birth. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION As with any systematic review, the review is limited by the quality of the included studies. The diagnosis for endometriosis and the selection of comparison groups were not uniform across studies. However, the effect of potential misclassification would be bias towards the null hypothesis. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The association between endometriosis with the important and serious pregnancy outcomes observed in our meta-analysis, in particular stillbirth and neonatal death, is concerning and warrants further studies to elucidate the mechanisms for the observed findings. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) Dr Shifana Lalani is supported by a Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation Research Grant, and Dr Innie Chen is supported by a University of Ottawa Clinical Research Chair in Reproductive Population Health and Health Services. Dr Singh declares conflicts of interests with Bayer, Abvie, Allergan and Cooper Surgical. All other authors have no conflicts of interests to declare. REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD42015013911.
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Affiliation(s)
- S Lalani
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa/The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa/The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa/The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa/The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa/The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa/The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Leone Roberti Maggiore U, Inversetti A, Schimberni M, Viganò P, Giorgione V, Candiani M. Obstetrical complications of endometriosis, particularly deep endometriosis. Fertil Steril 2017; 108:895-912. [PMID: 29202964 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Over the past few years, a new topic in the field of endometriosis has emerged: the potential impact of the disease on pregnancy outcomes. This review aims to summarize in detail the available evidence on the relationship between endometriosis, particularly deep endometriosis (DE), and obstetrical outcomes. Acute complications of DE, such as spontaneous hemoperitoneum, bowel perforation, and uterine rupture, may occur during pregnancy. Although these events represent life-threatening conditions, they are rare and unpredictable. Therefore, the current literature does not support any kind of prophylactic surgery before pregnancy to prevent such complications. Results on the impact of DE on obstetrical outcomes are debatable and characterized by several limitations, including small sample size, lack of adjustment for confounders, lack of adequate control subjects, and other methodologic flaws. For these reasons, it is not possible to draw conclusions on this topic. The strongest evidence shows that DE is associated with higher rates of placenta previa; for other obstetrical outcomes, such as miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm birth and hypertensive disorders, results are controversial. Although it is unlikely that surgery of DE may modify the impact of the disease on the course of pregnancy, no study has yet investigated this issue.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, and Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, and Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Reproductive Sciences Laboratory, Division of Genetics and Cell Biology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, and Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, and Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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