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Gut Microbiota Alterations and Reproductive Tract Dysbiosis in Endometriosis: A Systematic Review.

Background and Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease with multifactorial pathogenesis. Increasing evidence suggests that alterations in the gut and reproductive tract microbiota may contribute to disease development, …

Diagnostic disparities in endometriosis and adenomyosis: investigating social vulnerability and access to care in an ancestrally diverse population.

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 …

The impact of endometriosis on educational and professional pathways: a cross-sectional online study.

Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Women From Puberty to Menopause.

Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience distinct physiologic and clinical challenges across their lifespan. In childhood and adolescence, early exposure to corticosteroids, chronic inflammation, and malnutrition may impair pubertal …

Prevalence and associated factors of clinically significant symptoms of depression and anxiety among women with endometriosis in Iran.

Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic condition that causes persistent pelvic pain, significantly impairing quality of life and contributing to psychological distress. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of clinically …

Evaluating the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in managing chronic pelvic pain in endometriosis patients.

This study sought to assess the impact of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) prescribed by gynecologists in routine practice on pain, pelvic sensitization, quality of life, and catastrophization scores in …

The Hidden Link Between Endometriosis and Obesity: A State-of-the-Art Review.

Endometriosis remains an under-researched disease with a wide range of symptoms. Endometriosis reduces a woman's quality of life and professional productivity, yet its exact causes, risk factors, and treatment have …

Cognitive and electrophysiological biomarkers of endometriosis with versus without chronic pelvic pain.

Despite endometriosis impacting at least 10% of women globally, with most self-reporting chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and cognitive difficulties, research reporting on objective cognitive disruptions remains extremely limited, although recent …

Therapeutic Effects of Vitamins in Endometriosis Patients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, which …

Innervation of the Uterus: An Anatomical Study With Application to Better Understanding Pelvic Pain in Women.

Pelvic pain has a significant impact on quality of life, especially when associated with benign pelvic diseases, such as endometriosis or chronic conditions leading to persistent discomfort. A substantial proportion …