Influence of Genetic Factors on Endometriosis

 

Although the etiology theory of endometriosis has involved many aspects, such as the counter flow of meridians, metaplasia, immune deficiency, abnormal changes of genetic genes, environmental factors, etc., the relationship between endometriosis and genetics, genes and so on, is the current research hotspot.

 

A paper published in Human Reproduction, a famous European Journal of reproductive medicine, once reported that women with endometriosis are more than five times more likely to have sisters than normal. In addition, according to the Icelandic research team, the incidence of sisterhood in patients with endometriosis is also 50% higher than that in normal people.

 

The study is the first time that an incidence rate of endometriosis in the population is analyzed, which shows that the incidence rate of disease among relatives outside the nuclear family is higher.

 

Scientists at decode have formed a team to develop DNA based tests based on the findings, which can be diagnosed without a surgical diagnosis. In addition, the discovery will also be used in the development of new treatment methods.