Endometriosis, once considered rare in adolescents, is now recognized as a common cause of chronic pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea in individuals aged 10-21. This state-of-the-art review explores the evolution of …
Endometriosis is a benign gynecological condition characterized by the presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Although it most commonly affects pelvic organs, bowel involvement is uncommon, and …
Diagnosis of endometriosis faces significant challenges including diagnostic delay and reliance on invasive procedures. Deep endometriosis (DE) poses additional difficulties in non-invasive diagnosis due to its subtle and complex imaging …
Background: Adenomyosis remains difficult to diagnose non-invasively due to clinical overlap with endometriosis and the limited specificity of imaging techniques. This pilot study evaluated whether serum- and urine-derived microRNA (miRNA) …
Endometriosis is a significant and prevalent health issue. Delayed diagnosis is common and the associated delay to treatment is associated with high socioeconomic and personal costs including chronic pain, infertility …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. It affects ~10% of reproductive-aged individuals and is associated with dysmenorrhea and infertility. Although …
This study investigates the association between diagnostic delay (DD) and clinical and behavioral variables among Japanese women with endometriosis, and explores an optimal cut-off point distinguishing short and long DD.
Endometriosis is a complex condition with a wide range of comorbidities. It is widely underdiagnosed, with a diagnostic delay of 4 to 10 years, potentially leading to worsened disease progression …