Table 2.
Characteristics of endometriosis patients, MCP-1-high, and MCP-1-low subgroups.
| Variables | Endometriosis Group (n = 43) |
Subgroup MCP-1-high (n = 20) | Sub-group MCP-1-low (n = 23) | p* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locations of endometriosis Ovaries Fallopian tubes Torus uterinus/uterosacral ligaments Rectovaginal septum Digestive tract Bladder |
41 12 25 11 9 5 |
20 3 12 4 4 1 |
21 9 13 7 5 4 |
0.56 0.15 0.82 0.67 - 0.44 |
| Presence of adhesions | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0.74 |
| Endometriosis diagnosis made by: Surgery MRI or ultrasound |
31 12 |
15 5 |
16 7 |
0.69 0.69 |
| History of surgery: Ovarian Deep endometriosis |
19 17 |
9 8 |
10 9 |
0.92 0.95 |
* p-value reflects the comparison between the MCP-1-high and the MCP-1-low groups.