Vol. 36 (1) 2015 Neuro endocrinology letters

Neuroendocrine and stress-related aspects of endometriosis.

: Endometriosis is a model of a benign gynecologic disease associated with two major symptoms: pain and infertility. When becomes chronic, severe psychological and neuroendocrine changes may occur. The high levels of perceived stress caused by symptoms cause a neuroendocrine disequilibrium thus contributing to the progression of the dis.....