[Examination of 17 beta-estradiol and progesterone levels in peritoneal fluid and blood serum of women with endometriosis].

Authors have presented and assessment of estradiol and progesterone levels in peritoneal fluid and blood serum in women with endometriosis. Peritoneal fluid was collected during laparoscopy performed in luteal phase of the cycle. In this cycle ovulation was controlled in all women. An ovulation was confirmed ultrasonographically and laparoscopically in 45% of women with endometriosis and in 80% of that without the illness. Progesterone concentration in peritoneal fluid in women with endometriosis was significantly lower to the control (p < 0.01).