Marianne R. Spalinger

Is endometriosis associated with infection-related diseases? Insights from a multicenter matched case-control study

Endometriosis is an inflammatory disorder characterized by ectopic endometrial-like tissue and affects approximately 5–10% of reproductive-age women. Common symptoms include pelvic pain, infertility and fatigue. Until today the aetiology and the pathogenesis are not fully understood. Chronic inflammation and a dy...