Abstract
The aim of this review is to investigate the oxidant/antioxidant status and its regulatory mechanisms in patients with endometriosis and to summarize the antioxidant therapy as an alternative to hormonal therapy for endometriosis. Each keyword alone or in combination was used to search from PubMed and Embase by applying the filters of the title and the publication years between January 2000 and March 2020. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by repeated episodes of hemorrhage. Methemoglobin in repeated hemorrhage produces large amounts of superoxide anion via the autoxidation of hemoglobin. Excessive free-radical production causes redox imbalance, leading to inadequate antioxidant defenses and damage to endometrial cells, but may contribute to endometrial cell growth and survival through activation of various signaling pathways. In addition, to overcome excessive oxidative stress, estradiol participates in the induction of antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase in mitochondria. Several antioxidants that suppress free radicals may be effective in endometriosis-related pain. We searched for 23 compounds and natural substances that could reduce the pain caused by superoxide/reactive oxygen species in basic research and animal models. Next, we built a list of 16 drugs that were suggested to be effective against endometriosis other than hormone therapy in preclinical studies and clinical trials. Of the 23 and 16 drugs, 4 overlapping drugs could be potential candidates for clinically reducing endometriosis-related pain caused by superoxide anion/reactive oxygen species. These drugs include polyphenols (resveratrol and polydatin), dopamine agonists (cabergoline), and statins (simvastatin). However, no randomized controlled trials have evaluated the efficacy of these drugs. In conclusion, this review summarizes the following 2 points: superoxide anion generation by methemoglobin is enhanced in endometriosis, resulting in redox imbalance; and some compounds and natural substances that can suppress free radicals may be effective in endometriosis-related pain. Further randomized clinical trials based on larger series are mandatory to confirm the promising role of antioxidants in the nonhormonal management of endometriosis.
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