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 …
Ovarian cancer was the eighth most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 2022. The global age-standardized incidence rate of ovarian cancer decreased from 7.22/100,000 to 6.71/100,000 from 1990 to 2021. …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrium. Achieving effective therapeutic outcomes for endometriosis has always been a significant clinical hurdle because of the high …
We aimed to determine whether hysteroscopy at the time of laparoscopic myomectomy significantly increased the risk of surgical site infection (SSI).
Rectal endometriosis is a serious disease, and its surgical treatment belongs among demanding procedures, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach. It is associated with a significant risk of peri- and postoperative …
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval is required for assisted reproductive technology. This is a short and minimally invasive, but painful procedure. There are no clinical guidelines on optimal pain management. We …
Both genetic and environmental factors affect human stature, including overall height and familial short stature (FSS), and it is associated with various health outcomes. However, the study of genetic connections …
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) exert opposing effects on systemic sex hormone exposure. Although HRT is frequently prescribed following BSO to mitigate surgical menopause, their combined impact …
To assess whether high-dose folic acid supplementation (4-5 mg/day), initiated before conception, reduces the risk of miscarriage and improves pregnancy rates compared to standard-dose supplementation (0.4 mg/day).
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, …