Endometriosis, with a global prevalence of approximately 18%, is a chronic condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life and increases the risk of depression. Despite growing public health concerns, …
Endometriosis (ENDO) is an estrogen-dependent chronic gynaecological manifestation of uterine fragments attached outside of the uterus, accompanied by debilitating chronic pelvic pain. The evoked assays often employed fail to capture …
To evaluate differences in the likelihood of endometriosis or adenomyosis diagnosis across genetically-defined ancestry groups (African, Admixed American, East Asian, European, and South Asian), and to determine whether social vulnerability …
BackgroundShared decision making (SDM) is a cornerstone of patient-centered care; however, little information is available on how SDM is practiced in routine care. We aimed to assess the level of …
Myocardial infarction is a major public health concern for women. Hospitalization rates are increasing, particularly among young women. This trend is probably linked to the growing prevalence of cardiovascular risk …
Gender disparities persist in health research, care and outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify and explore the health conditions and social issues that affect women and girls …
This research investigates the potential for graphic medicine to foster resistance to medical ableism among those with feminized pain (i.e., endometriosis). We unite community and health psychology and disability studies …
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 …