The role of iron metabolism and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of endometriosis

Grzegorz Polak; Iwona Wertel; Wojciech Kwaśniewski; Jan Kotarski; Magdalena Derewianka-Polak

doi:10.17772/gp/1542

Vol 84, No 1 (2013)

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The role of iron metabolism and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of endometriosis

Grzegorz Polak, Iwona Wertel, Wojciech Kwaśniewski, Jan Kotarski, Magdalena Derewianka-Polak

DOI: 10.17772/gp/1542

Ginekol Pol 2013;84(1).

Vol 84, No 1 (2013)

ARTICLES

Abstract

Despite many years of extensive investigations and increasing number of studies, the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains unclear. Accumulated data suggests that disrupted iron metabolism may induce oxidative stress in the peritoneal cavity of endometriosis patients.