Determining the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains a major challenge in contemporary gynecology, and the investigation of alterations in cellular immunity may provide important insights into this issue. A comprehensive search …
Persons diagnosed with endometriosis report deleterious effects to their physical, psychological, and relational well-being. While some couples state that these challenges extend beyond the person in pain to also affect …
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) emerged to bridge gaps between pediatrics and adult gynecology, while pediatric surgeons currently provide most operative gynecologic care for young patients. The goal of this …
To systematically review qualitative and quantitative evidence on the role of social media (SM) in endometriosis awareness and disease management.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue and is closely associated with pain and infertility. This review summarizes current evidence on immune dysregulation …
Body perception disturbances, such as distorted perception of limb size, are well documented in specific pain conditions like complex regional pain syndrome but remain underexplored in chronic pain more broadly. …
Although pain, poor quality of life and symptoms of anxiety and depression are common in people with endometriosis, consumer views regarding supportive care needs are limited. Using a descriptive phenomenological …
Obtaining a diagnosis of endometriosis is often a long and involved journey. Little specific information exists about this journey for young people. This qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis aimed …
BackgroundChronic pain is a common symptom of endometriosis with significant negative impact on physical and social activities. Patients perceive that healthcare professionals lack knowledge about the condition, and that available …
Telemedicine may advance endometriosis care, but few initiatives are integrated in outpatient follow-up. A novel telemedicine approach-tele-patient-reported outcome measures (telePROM)-includes an endometriosis-specific questionnaire and phone and video consultations combined with …