July 1, 2026 · BMC women's health · DOI: 10.1186/s12905-026-04630-9

Association of platelets and platelet-related parameters (PLT/MPV/PLR) in endometriosis: a meta-analysis

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The authors aimed to evaluate the association of platelet-related parameters—platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR)—with endometriosis (EMS) through a meta-analysis of existing studies. Their findings indicate that while MPV is significantly elevated in EMS patients compared to non-EMS populations, PLT and PLR show limited diagnostic value, suggesting that MPV may serve as a useful adjunctive marker for EMS diagnosis in specific clinical contexts.

Jincheng Qiu, Jiayi Li, Anya Wang, Kaiqing Lin

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