Genetic analysis confirms a link between gastrointestinal disorders and endometriosis

Philippa T K Saunders; Andrew W Horne

doi:10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101288

Genetic analysis confirms a link between gastrointestinal disorders and endometriosis

Cell Rep Med. 2023 Nov 21;4(11):101288. doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101288.

Authors

Philippa T K Saunders¹, Andrew W Horne²

Affiliations

¹ EXPPECT Edinburgh, Institute of Regeneration and Repair, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. Electronic address: p.saunders@ed.ac.uk.
² EXPPECT Edinburgh, Institute of Regeneration and Repair, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

Abstract

Patients with endometriosis often report gastrointestinal symptoms in addition to those usually considered hallmarks of the disorder (pain and infertility). Yang et al.¹ identify genetic risk factors that can contribute to a shared disease etiology, providing new opportunities for improvements in disease management.

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MeSH terms

Endometriosis* / complications
Endometriosis* / diagnosis
Endometriosis* / genetics
Female
Gastrointestinal Diseases* / complications
Gastrointestinal Diseases* / genetics
Humans
Infertility, Female* / etiology

Grants and funding

MR/N024524/1/MRC_/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom