Commonly diagnosed in reproductive-age women, endometriosis is causally linked to subfertility, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain. Although theories exist on the etiopathogenesis of endometriosis, our understanding of its cellular and …
For decades, we have known that women, especially younger women, are disproportionately affected by pain disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual migraines, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and neuropathic pain, all of …
Deep endometriosis (DE) may be associated with chronic pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, psychological distress, and impaired quality of life, though relationships remain poorly characterized. We investigated associations …
Endometriosis affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with chronic pain, infertility and reduced quality of life. Symptom Reporting Tools (SRTs) may support identification and management in …
Endometriosis treatment requires women to navigate complex, preference-sensitive decisions. Patient Decision Aids (PtDAs) help patients make value-aligned choices. However, the scope and quality of digital PtDAs for endometriosis, and the …
Women's reproductive and endocrine disorders including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, thyroid disorders, infertility, and pregnancy-related complications remain a major global health burden. These conditions are especially difficult to manage …
While having a chronic medical disease (CMD) increases use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs, sufficient knowledge regarding patterns of use during pregnancy is lacking. We aimed to describe ibuprofen use …
Myfembree, a fixed-dose combination of relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate, is approved for premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids and moderate to severe pain associated with …
Women with endometriosis often face difficulty becoming pregnant, mainly when their ovaries produce only a small number of eggs. In assisted fertility treatments, hormones are used to help eggs mature …
Female fertility has long been explained through observation of the ovarian follicle: the number of residing follicles and the quality of the oocyte. This review argues that the tissue surrounding …