To compare intraoperative and postoperative outcomes between robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopy for endometriosis and explore differences by disease phenotype.
Endometriosis is benign, but it is associated with an increased risk of clear-cell and endometrioid ovarian carcinoma. Several multivariable prediction models have been developed to identify malignant transformation or differentiate …
Several investigations have reported on the increased risk of meningioma following depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) treatment. An extensive PubMed search was conducted evaluate systematic reviews, propensity-matched studies and case-control studies …
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) capture patients' experiences and perspectives of symptoms. One approach involves measuring the "most bothersome symptom," an outcome recommended in some regulatory guidance and core outcome sets. …
Background: Endometriosis affects 190 million women worldwide, so there is a need for accessible and more comprehensive knowledge regarding the pharmacotherapeutic options that can be offered to patients. This systematic …
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neuronal survival and development, and is also involved in oogenesis, follicle recruitment, and germ cell survival, which could impact reproduction. However, in humans, …
This systematic review aimed to explore the application and effectiveness of transperineal ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for evaluating pelvic floor musculature (PFM) dysfunction in patients with chronic pelvic pain …
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT; ≤ 0.5 W) is guideline-recommended in the United States for shallow-tissue oral mucositis and other superficial pathologies but has generally failed in trials for deeper tissue …
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is increasingly recognized as a disorder of altered central pain processing, providing a strong rationale for non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) as a therapeutic approach. However, use …
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women. Immune dysregulation is central to its pathophysiology and interleukin-10 (IL-10) may contribute to immune tolerance, angiogenesis, and fibrosis.