Mastering the paravesical and pararectal spaces facilitates the vascular control within the pelvis. A single method or a combination of surgical techniques, pararectal or paravesical approach, can be employed depending …
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people with endometriosis have unique health needs. Current health research, policy, and clinical practice are developed within a biomedical and cisheteronormative paradigm that structurally excludes …
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects 10 % of people assigned female at birth. Despite its prevalence, mean diagnostic delay is 4-11 years. Although much research …
BackgroundTransitioning to parenthood is stressful for relationships. Women with endometriosis face several health challenges, which may further strain their relationships when they become parents. However, it remains uncertain whether this …
BackgroundPeople who menstruate may experience a range of symptoms, which, fluctuating throughout the different cycle phases, can interfere with their normal functioning. To date, research mostly investigated pain and psychological …
This paper aims to analyse selected online narratives of women with endometriosis who leverage the affordances of these platforms to share their lived experiences. Through discourse analysis, this study critically …
To evaluate the effects of a combined programme of therapeutic exercise (TE) and pain neurophysiology education (PNE) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), abdominal wall muscle thickness, menstrual symptoms and …
Endometriosis symptoms often first appear during adolescence, yet delays in seeking gynecologic consultation remain a persistent challenge worldwide. Despite growing international evidence, the specific patterns of symptom recognition and consultation …
Multidisciplinary care for endometriosis often includes surgical diagnosis and management, and within this context, the registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) plays a critical leadership role across the perioperative continuum. Surgical …
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that may be influenced by bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical commonly found in food-contact plastics. BPA has been implicated in altered steroidogenesis, immune …