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Causal effects of endometriosis on SLE, RA and SS risk: evidence from meta-analysis and Mendelian randomization.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth - 23 Feb 2024
Tang Tianyou, Zhong Yi, Xu Sipei, Yu Huilin
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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is an underdiagnosed disorder that affects an estimated 6-10% of women of reproductive age. Endometriosis has been reported in epidemiological studies to be associated with autoimmune diseases. However, the relationship remains controversial. METHODS: A meta-analysis of observational studies was undertaken to evaluate the risk of autoimmune diseases in patients with endometriosis. The...
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