what are the risk factors of endometriosis?
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Increasing age, alcohol use, early menarche, family history of endometriosis, infertility, intercourse during menses, low body weight, prolonged menstrual flow, and short cycle interval are also alleged risk factors. Endometriosis has been negatively associated with exercise and smoking.
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['pregnancy.', 'stress.', 'sudden weight loss.', 'being overweight.', 'doing too much exercise.', 'taking the contraceptive pill.', 'the menopause.', 'polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)']
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['Problems with ovulation.', 'Fibroids and polyps.', 'A condition in which the endometrium grows into the wall of the uterus.', 'Bleeding disorders.', 'Problems linked to some birth control methods, such as an intrauterine device (IUD) or birth control pills.', 'Miscarriage.', 'Ectopic pregnancy.']
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['Stress and lifestyle factors. ... ', 'Birth control pills. ... ', 'Uterine polyps or fibroids. ... ', 'Endometriosis. ... ', 'Pelvic inflammatory disease. ... ', 'Polycystic ovary syndrome. ... ', 'Premature ovarian insufficiency.']
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['Endometriosis. ... ', 'Musculoskeletal problems. ... ', 'Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. ... ', 'Ovarian remnant. ... ', 'Fibroids. ... ', 'Irritable bowel syndrome. ... ', 'Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis). ... ', 'Pelvic congestion syndrome.']
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Risk factors There are also several factors that can affect fertility. These include: age – fertility declines with age. weight – being overweight or obese (having a BMI of 30 or over) reduces fertility; in women, being overweight or severely underweight can affect ovulation.
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If not treated, endometriosis can lead to complications such as: Infertility. Debilitating pelvic pain. Adhesions and ovarian cysts.
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["Age. A woman's age can affect her fertility. ... ", 'Emotional factors. Depression and stress may have a direct effect on the hormones that regulate reproduction and affect sperm production or ovulation.', 'Occupational and environmental risks. ... ', 'Unprotected sex. ... ', 'Smoking. ... ', 'Alcohol use. ... ', 'Being overweight. ... ', 'Being underweight.']
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One potential indicator of early endometriosis is pre-menstrual spotting, i.e., light menstrual bleeding before a frank menses.
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['Endometrial hyperplasia occurs when the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, becomes too thick. ... ', 'The endometrium changes throughout the menstrual cycle in response to hormones. ... ', 'Endometrial hyperplasia most often is caused by excess estrogen without progesterone.']
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Endometriosis can happen in any girl or woman who has menstrual periods, but it is more common in women in their 30s and 40s. You might be more likely to get endometriosis if you have: Never had children. Menstrual periods that last more than seven days.
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When endometriosis causes ovarian cysts (which may interfere with ovulation), or endometrial scar tissue blocks the fallopian tubes, the reason for infertility is clearer. However, women with endometriosis who don't have endometrial ovarian cysts or blocked fallopian tubes may still experience reduced fertility.
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Our findings suggest that higher intake of phytoestrogen such as isoflavin, lignan, and coumestrol is associated with a reduced risk of endometriosis. All subtypes of phytoestrogen in dairy products and coumestrol in fruits were related to reduced endometriosis risk.
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Endometriosis does not necessarily cause infertility but there is an association with fertility problems, although the cause is not fully established. Even with severe endometriosis, natural conception is still possible.
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['Cigarette smoking.', 'Genetic abnormalities (Fragile X and other X chromosome abnormalities).', 'Aggressive treatments (radiation for cancer).', 'Ovarian surgery, such as for endometriosis.', 'Idiopathic (this means that there is no apparent cause).']
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Even with severe endometriosis, natural conception is still possible. The main factor affecting fertility is a woman's age, as a woman is born with her lifetime supply of eggs to undergo maturation for fertilization.
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Although endometriosis has been associated with the occurrence of menstrual cycles, it can affect between 2% to 5% of postmenopausal women [2], and generally occurs as a side effect of hormone use [3, 4]. In these cases, a differential diagnosis to exclude malignancies is critical.