Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Endometriosis Markers

Serum and Peritoneal Fluid Bank for Assessment of Markers of Endometriosis

The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in protein expression profiles of blood and peritoneal fluid samples obtained from patients who do, and those who do not, have endometriosis seen during laparoscopic surgery. These profiles may include both known and novel markers for diagnosing endometriosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Undergoing laparoscopic surgery for one of the following indications:

  1. infertility
  2. pain
  3. tubal sterilization

• For cases, visualization of endometriosis

• For controls, absence of endometriosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• None