Understanding Endometriosis with Rhesus Macaques
Humans aren't the only primates that can develop endometriosis. Rhesus macaques can naturally develop the disease, with many similarities to endometriosis in women.
Because rhesus macaques also have menstrual cycles similar to ours, studying endometriosis in these animals can help scientists investigate how the disease develops and progresses and explore potential new treatments. Research involving rhesus macaques has also provided clues about factors that may influence the risk of developing endometriosis, including genetics.
