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Morphological and functional aspects of the endometrium of asymptomatic post-menopausal women: does the endometrium really age? 1996

I Noci, and P Borri, and G Scarselli, and O Chieffi, and S Bucciantini, and R Biagiotti, and M Paglierani, and D Moncini, and G Taddei
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Florence, Italy.

The morphological and functional aspects of the endometrium were investigated in 28 asymptomatic post-menopausal women to evaluate the ageing phenomenon of this tissue. Haematoxylin-eosin staining showed an atrophic endometrium in 12 cases and a hyperplastic endometrium in the other 16 cases. Masson's trichrome identified moderate fibrosis in all post-menopausal endometrial stroma. Immunohistochemical analyses were performed on the endometrial specimens to evaluate the distribution of the capillary system, the cellular proliferation index and the presence of oestrogen and progesterone receptors. Our data showed a discrepancy between the morphological pictures and the functional aspects of the post-menopausal endometrium. In fact, the morphological pictures suggested an involution of this tissue according to the increase in collagen fibres, the decrease in vascular distribution and the frequent atrophic patterns. On the other hand, data from steroid receptors and the cell proliferation index suggest that post-menopausal endometrium is an active structure. So, endometria from normal post-menopausal women appear to be in a more quiescent state than in a really atrophic condition. This leads to the question: does the endometrium really age?

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006965 Hyperplasia An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ without tumor formation. It differs from HYPERTROPHY, which is an increase in bulk without an increase in the number of cells. Hyperplasias
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011960 Receptors, Estrogen Cytoplasmic proteins that bind estrogens and migrate to the nucleus where they regulate DNA transcription. Evaluation of the state of estrogen receptors in breast cancer patients has become clinically important. Estrogen Receptor,Estrogen Receptors,Estrogen Nuclear Receptor,Estrogen Receptor Type I,Estrogen Receptor Type II,Estrogen Receptors Type I,Estrogen Receptors Type II,Receptor, Estrogen Nuclear,Receptors, Estrogen, Type I,Receptors, Estrogen, Type II,Nuclear Receptor, Estrogen,Receptor, Estrogen
D011980 Receptors, Progesterone Specific proteins found in or on cells of progesterone target tissues that specifically combine with progesterone. The cytosol progesterone-receptor complex then associates with the nucleic acids to initiate protein synthesis. There are two kinds of progesterone receptors, A and B. Both are induced by estrogen and have short half-lives. Progesterone Receptors,Progestin Receptor,Progestin Receptors,Receptor, Progesterone,Receptors, Progestin,Progesterone Receptor,Receptor, Progestin
D001808 Blood Vessels Any of the tubular vessels conveying the blood (arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins). Blood Vessel,Vessel, Blood,Vessels, Blood
D004717 Endometrium The mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the MENSTRUAL CYCLE and PREGNANCY. The endometrium undergoes cyclic changes that characterize MENSTRUATION. After successful FERTILIZATION, it serves to sustain the developing embryo. Endometria
D005260 Female Females
D005355 Fibrosis Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury. Cirrhosis,Fibroses
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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