Endometriosis biomarkers of the disease: an update. Issue 4 (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Encalada Soto, Diana; Rassier, Sarah; Green, Isabel C.; Burnett, Tatnai; Khan, Zaraq; Cope, Adela
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 34:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 210
• Page End: 219
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: biomarkers -- diagnosis -- endometriosis -- noninvasive biomarkers; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female -- Indexes; Genital Diseases, Female -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Indexes; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Periodicals; 618.005
• DOI: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000798
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-872X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: Endometriosis is a complex benign gynaecologic condition with heterogenous presentations and a large impact on the global healthcare system and on the quality of life for millions of women. Currently, the gold standard for diagnosis involves direct visualization of lesions during surgery confirmed by histopathological diagnosis, resulting in an average delay in its initial diagnosis of 8–10 years. Therefore, the search for noninvasive diagnostic testing options has been subject to a large body of research. Recent findings: Multiple potential biomarkers have been explored for noninvasive testing for endometriosis, including glycoproteins, inflammatory cytokines, immunological molecules, angiogenesis markers, hormones, micro RNAs (miRNAs), proteomics, metabolomics, genomics and the microbiome. Summary: Although there are challenges to consider, areas for real promise and advancement in the noninvasive diagnosis of endometriosis are currently being explored with real promise in the area of miRNAs, proteomics, metabolomics, genomics and the microbiome.