Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 Canadians, yet its financial toxicity remains poorly understood. While universal healthcare covers physician and hospital services, patients face substantial out-of-pocket costs for medications, complementary therapies, …
Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic disease characterized by unclear etiology, influenced by various genetic and environmental factors, with no definitive biomarkers available for early screening. Recent studies suggest that the …
Utilizing the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 dataset, this study analyzed temporal trends (1990-2021) and age-period-cohort patterns of endometriosis-related infertility burden in China versus globally. By employing joinpoint regression …
Accurate reporting of participants' race and ethnicity is essential for assessing the representativeness of study populations and for identifying potential disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
This FIGO committee opinion paper addresses the growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to common gynecologic and reproductive conditions across the life course. From adolescence through menopause, women are …
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) has changed gynecologic care over the past thirty years by introducing techniques like multiport laparoscopy, robotic-assisted laparoscopy, and single-site surgery. MIGS offers advantages like reduced …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterised by cyclic pain symptoms that often significantly affect health-related quality of life. Predominantly framed as a "woman's condition," current research overlooks the experiences of …
Purpose: This study examined the association between sexual orientation and the impact, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis. Methods: An online survey was conducted in 2023 with 150 adults in the …
Pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG) is an expanding subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that addresses the reproductive health needs of girls and young women worldwide. In regions with limited subspecialist …
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