Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed people in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine that clinically presents with malabsorption-related symptoms. CD can also be the underlying cause of several non-gastrointestinal symptoms. This review summarizes evidence on the relationship between CD and gynecological/obstetric disorders like reproductive failures. Although much has been reported on such a linkage, the pathogenic mechanisms remain unclear, especially those underlying extra-gastrointestinal clinical manifestations. Studies conducted on celiac subjects presenting gynecological/ obstetric disorders have pointed to intestinal malabsorption, coagulation alterations, immune-mediated tissue damage, and endometrial inflammation as the main responsible pathogenic mechanisms. Currently, however, the knowledge of such mechanisms is insufficient, and further studies are needed to gain a more thorough understanding of the matter.

Di Simone, N., Gratta, M., Castellani, R., D'Ippolito, S., Specchia, M., Scambia, G., Tersigni, C., Celiac disease and reproductive failures: An update on pathogenic mechanisms, <<AMERICAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY>>, 2020; 85 (4): 1-6. [doi:10.1111/aji.13334] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/161961]

Celiac disease and reproductive failures: An update on pathogenic mechanisms

Di Simone, Nicoletta;D'Ippolito, Silvia;Scambia, Giovanni;Tersigni, Chiara
2021

Abstract

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed people in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine that clinically presents with malabsorption-related symptoms. CD can also be the underlying cause of several non-gastrointestinal symptoms. This review summarizes evidence on the relationship between CD and gynecological/obstetric disorders like reproductive failures. Although much has been reported on such a linkage, the pathogenic mechanisms remain unclear, especially those underlying extra-gastrointestinal clinical manifestations. Studies conducted on celiac subjects presenting gynecological/ obstetric disorders have pointed to intestinal malabsorption, coagulation alterations, immune-mediated tissue damage, and endometrial inflammation as the main responsible pathogenic mechanisms. Currently, however, the knowledge of such mechanisms is insufficient, and further studies are needed to gain a more thorough understanding of the matter.
2021
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Di Simone, N., Gratta, M., Castellani, R., D'Ippolito, S., Specchia, M., Scambia, G., Tersigni, C., Celiac disease and reproductive failures: An update on pathogenic mechanisms, <<AMERICAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY>>, 2020; 85 (4): 1-6. [doi:10.1111/aji.13334] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/161961]
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