Epidemiologic Factors Associated with Endometriosis in East Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

With a perplexing pathogenesis and an incidence rate of approximately 10% among women of reproductive age, endometriosis affects more women in Asia than in any other continent in the world. This paper reviews the available data on the epidemiology and risk factors associated with endometriosis in East Asia.

Methods

Included studies were published between January 2000 and December 2016. Articles were required to include East Asian patients with a diagnosis of endometriosis and to study epidemiology, such as the prevalence and/or incidence, associated with inherited, environmental, and/or lifestyle factors. A total of 65 candidate articles were retrieved and 22 were included in the final review.

Results

Only one study provided an estimate of prevalence (6.8%). Short

SUBMITTER: Yen CF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6367920 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature