Association Between Body Fat Percentage and Endometriosis Severity Based on American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 2021 Endometriosis Classification
The study found a significant inverse relationship between BFP and endometriosis stage, with similar results for other measurements like BMI, WHR, and MUAC. In addition, shorter menstrual cycles due to high BFP were also associated with an increased risk of endometriosis.
Authors
- Hartanto Bayuaji
- Haidarotul Milla
- Agus Heriyanto
- Fikry Direza
- Mulyanusa Ritonga
Institutions
- Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital (ID)
- Padjadjaran University (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Women s Health
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s582542
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00