Susceptibility to Infection and Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines on Symptoms of Women with Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Available Evidence.

ABSTRACT: Women with endometriosis were deemed more prone to COVID-19 infection in some reports. Considering that endometriosis-related aberrant immune response, understanding how COVID-19 vaccination influences its clinical status is crucial. The aim of this meta-analysis was the evaluate the susceptibility to COVID-19 infection and modifications of symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination in women with endometriosis. Electronic searches on EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane at CENTRAL, Scielo.br, LILACS and other databases were searched from inception to March 2024. Studies were eligible if they analyzed the incidence of infection in endometriosis women or the changes in symptoms after two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and had a control group. Four studies (2249 women) were included. No increased suscep

SUBMITTER: Riemma G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527924 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature