Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition significantly affecting the quality of life. Its multifactorial etiology is not fully understood, and comprehensive pooled data on associated risk factors are lacking …
Pain is the primary symptom of endometriosis and may progress into a chronic, acyclic condition driven by neuroinflammatory mechanisms, leading to neuropathic and ultimately nociplastic pain. Central sensitization, a form …
Endometriosis (EMT) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) disproportionately affect middle-aged and older women, where overlapping symptoms (e.g., chronic pelvic pain, bloating) and shared inflammatory mechanisms may drive comorbidity. However, large-scale …
Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease frequently associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic comorbidities, and impaired quality of life. Growing interest in nutrition has led to the widespread dissemination of …
Endometriosis and Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two common diseases with overlapping symptomatology, causing confusion and delay in the diagnostic process. The objective of this study was to identify differences …
Shaoyao Gancao Decoction, a classic formula from Zhang Zhongjing in the Han Dynasty, has the effects of regulating the function of the liver, relieving spasm and stopping pain. Traditionally, it …
Visceral pain and migraine, especially at a high frequency/chronic, are frequent comorbidities, but little is known about their mutual influences. This study investigated if visceral pain-migraine comorbidity involves higher migraine …
To date there has been limited exploration of the impact of endometriosis with co-occurring irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) type symptoms on biopsychosocial health outcomes and wellbeing. This study aimed to …
Endometriosis can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that sometimes lead to incorrect diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Receptors of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) are found in the endometrium and are overexpressed in …