Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Endometriosis Markers
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Women's Studies, Endometriosis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Other, Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 50 |
| Updated: | 8/17/2016 |
| Start Date: | November 2003 |
| End Date: | June 2008 |
Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Assessment of Markers of Endometriosis
The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in protein expression profiles of
blood and peritoneal fluid samples obtained from patients who do, and those who do not, have
endometriosis seen during laparoscopic surgery. These profiles may include both known and
novel markers for diagnosing endometriosis.
blood and peritoneal fluid samples obtained from patients who do, and those who do not, have
endometriosis seen during laparoscopic surgery. These profiles may include both known and
novel markers for diagnosing endometriosis.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Undergoing laparoscopic surgery for one of the following indications:
1. infertility
2. pain
3. tubal sterilization
- For cases, visualization of endometriosis
- For controls, absence of endometriosis
Exclusion Criteria:
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