The Effects of Endometriosis on Ovarian Functions
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Perspectives on the Effects of Endometriosis on Ovarian Functions
2.1. Formation of Ovarian Endometriosis and Surrounding Normal Ovarian Tissue
2.2. Ovarian Steroid Hormone Productions
2.3. Quality: Oocyte Competence
2.4. Quantity: Ovarian Reserve
3. Treatment of Endometriosis and Ovarian Function
3.1. Medical Treatment
3.2. Surgery
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Kitajima, M.; Matsumoto, K.; Kajimura, I.; Harada, A.; Miyashita, N.; Matsumura, A.; Kitajima, Y.; Miura, K. The Effects of Endometriosis on Ovarian Functions. Endocrines 2021, 2, 142-149. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/endocrines2020014
Kitajima M, Matsumoto K, Kajimura I, Harada A, Miyashita N, Matsumura A, Kitajima Y, Miura K. The Effects of Endometriosis on Ovarian Functions. Endocrines. 2021; 2(2):142-149. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/endocrines2020014
Chicago/Turabian StyleKitajima, Michio, Kanako Matsumoto, Itsuki Kajimura, Ayumi Harada, Noriko Miyashita, Asako Matsumura, Yuriko Kitajima, and Kiyonori Miura. 2021. "The Effects of Endometriosis on Ovarian Functions" Endocrines 2, no. 2: 142-149. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/endocrines2020014