Attenuated cyclooxygenase-mediated vasodilation in cutaneous microvasculature with no difference in platelet aggregation in women with endometriosis

Journal of Applied Physiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Auni C. Williams, Marta Martinez Yus, Lakshmi Santhanam, Lacy M. Alexander
DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00865.2025
Cited by: 1
References: 50

Abstract

We demonstrate attenuated cyclooxygenase-mediated vasodilation in women with endometriosis. In addition, we show no differences in platelet aggregation between women with and without endometriosis despite increased platelet count in the endometriosis group.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Endometriosis Research and Treatment Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments Ovarian function and disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Applied Physiology
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Volume
140
Issue
3
Pages
652–663
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN