How to Use CA-125 More Effectively in the Diagnosis of Deep Endometriosis

Table 3

Comparison of controls and patients with DIE in menstrual and midcycle phases using 35 IU/ml as a cutoff value for CA-125.

CA-125	Controls; ()	DIE; ()	Total
Both	19	5	24
Both	0	18	18
Menstrual positive only	1	11	12
Total	20	34	54

DIE: deep infiltrative endometriosis. menstrual and in midcycle phases (CA-125 35 IU/ml). menstrual and in midcycle phases (CA-125 > 35 IU/ml); = 33,1 ().