Maternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms

The connection between endometriosis and pregnancy outcomes is trending among the research topics. Until recently, endometriosis and its painful symptomatology were considered to be alleviated by pregnancy. However, these beliefs have shifted, as emerging literature has demonstrated the role of this...

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Autores principales: Francesca Frincu, Andreea Carp-Veliscu, Aida Petca, Dumitru-Cristinel Badiu, Elvira Bratila, Monica Cirstoiu, Claudia Mehedintu
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:cd8d744c10384fb4befd677afc53900a2021-11-25T18:19:00ZMaternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms10.3390/medicina571112581648-91441010-660Xhttps://doaj.org/article/cd8d744c10384fb4befd677afc53900a2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/11/1258https://doaj.org/toc/1010-660Xhttps://doaj.org/toc/1648-9144The connection between endometriosis and pregnancy outcomes is trending among the research topics. Until recently, endometriosis and its painful symptomatology were considered to be alleviated by pregnancy. However, these beliefs have shifted, as emerging literature has demonstrated the role of this condition in affecting pregnancy evolution. The underlying pathogenesis of endometriosis is still poorly understood, all the more when pregnancy complications are involved. Debatable opinions on endometriosis associated with obstetric complications exist because of the potential bias resulting from the heterogeneity of preceding evidence. This review aims to evaluate the connection between endometriosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes and their shared pathogenic mechanisms. We searched PubMed and EMBASE and focused on the studies that include placenta praevia, premature rupture of membranes, spontaneous preterm birth, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, obstetric hemorrhages (ante- and postpartum bleeding, abruptio placentae), miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational cholestasis, small for gestational age, and their association with endometriosis. Not only the risks of emergence were highlighted, but also the pathogenic connections. Epigenetic alterations of some genes were found to be mirrored both in endometriosis and obstetric complications. This review issues a warning for providing increased attention to pregnant women with endometriosis and newborns as higher risks of preeclampsia, placental issues, and preterm deliveries are associated.Francesca FrincuAndreea Carp-VeliscuAida PetcaDumitru-Cristinel BadiuElvira BratilaMonica CirstoiuClaudia MehedintuMDPI AGarticleendometriosisobstetriccomplicationspreeclampsiahemorrhagesmiscarriageMedicine (General)R5-920ENMedicina, Vol 57, Iss 1258, p 1258 (2021)
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collection DOAJ
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topic endometriosis
obstetric
complications
preeclampsia
hemorrhages
miscarriage
Medicine (General)
R5-920
spellingShingle endometriosis
obstetric
complications
preeclampsia
hemorrhages
miscarriage
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Francesca Frincu
Andreea Carp-Veliscu
Aida Petca
Dumitru-Cristinel Badiu
Elvira Bratila
Monica Cirstoiu
Claudia Mehedintu
Maternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms
description The connection between endometriosis and pregnancy outcomes is trending among the research topics. Until recently, endometriosis and its painful symptomatology were considered to be alleviated by pregnancy. However, these beliefs have shifted, as emerging literature has demonstrated the role of this condition in affecting pregnancy evolution. The underlying pathogenesis of endometriosis is still poorly understood, all the more when pregnancy complications are involved. Debatable opinions on endometriosis associated with obstetric complications exist because of the potential bias resulting from the heterogeneity of preceding evidence. This review aims to evaluate the connection between endometriosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes and their shared pathogenic mechanisms. We searched PubMed and EMBASE and focused on the studies that include placenta praevia, premature rupture of membranes, spontaneous preterm birth, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, obstetric hemorrhages (ante- and postpartum bleeding, abruptio placentae), miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational cholestasis, small for gestational age, and their association with endometriosis. Not only the risks of emergence were highlighted, but also the pathogenic connections. Epigenetic alterations of some genes were found to be mirrored both in endometriosis and obstetric complications. This review issues a warning for providing increased attention to pregnant women with endometriosis and newborns as higher risks of preeclampsia, placental issues, and preterm deliveries are associated.
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author Francesca Frincu
Andreea Carp-Veliscu
Aida Petca
Dumitru-Cristinel Badiu
Elvira Bratila
Monica Cirstoiu
Claudia Mehedintu
author_facet Francesca Frincu
Andreea Carp-Veliscu
Aida Petca
Dumitru-Cristinel Badiu
Elvira Bratila
Monica Cirstoiu
Claudia Mehedintu
author_sort Francesca Frincu
title Maternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms
title_short Maternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms
title_full Maternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms
title_fullStr Maternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms
title_full_unstemmed Maternal–Fetal Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis and Shared Pathogenic Mechanisms
title_sort maternal–fetal outcomes in women with endometriosis and shared pathogenic mechanisms
publisher MDPI AG
publishDate 2021
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