Body size during adulthood, but not in childhood, associates with endometriosis, specifically in the peritoneal subtype —population‐based life‐course data from birth to late fertile age

ConclusionsThis study provides further evidence of the associations between endometriosis and body size and adiposity, specifically in women with peritoneal endometriosis. The associations are evident in adulthood but not in childhood or adolescence.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - February 13, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Henna ‐Riikka Rossi, Rozenn Nedelec, Marjo‐Riitta Jarvelin, Sylvain Sebert, Outi Uimari, Terhi T. Piltonen Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research