Contraception: a risk factor for endometriosis.

摘要: The records of 556 women undergoing laparoscopic tubal sterilization from October 1985-December 1986 at Baylor College Medicine Houston were assessed for occurrence endometriosis and associated contraceptive use. 42 cases found 29 minimal 10 mild 4 moderate. incidence was lower in ever (6.3%) current (5.9%) pill users than controls i.e. using no or only barrier methods (7.6%). Those who used IUD different times had higher an controls. Previous 23.5% (p<.0001 vs.controls); 12.5%. 18 the patients within 6 months a delivery miscarriage. All but 1 parous. These data corroborate theory retrograde menstruation with menorrhagia brought on by as cause endometriosis.