Association between vitamin D and endometriosis: a systematic review.
Τίτλος | Association between vitamin D and endometriosis: a systematic review. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Kalaitzopoulos, D. Rafail, Lempesis I. G., Athanasaki F., Schizas D., Samartzis E. Pierre, Kolibianakis E. M., & Goulis D. G. |
Journal | Hormones (Athens) |
Date Published | 2019 Dec 21 |
ISSN | 2520-8721 |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases of reproductive age, with a prevalence of 5-10% and grave consequences for quality of life and fertility. Vitamin D (vit D), a classic regulator of plasma calcium concentration and skeleton mineralization, is also an effective modulator of the immune system. Several studies suggest that immunologic properties attributed to vit D along with vit D receptor (VDR) expression in reproductive tissues may be involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. |
DOI | 10.1007/s42000-019-00166-w |
Alternate Journal | Hormones (Athens) |
PubMed ID | 31863346 |