Endometriosis is a non-malignant, estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disorder that affects 10-15% of women during their reproductive years. Emerging evidence highlights the undeniable role of oxidative stress in the etiopathogenesis of …
To investigate outcomes of robotic ureteral reconstruction (RUR) in female patients with ureteral strictures caused by peri-ureteral endometriosis lesions.
Ureteral endometriosis is an uncommon but potentially serious manifestation of deep endometriosis that may remain undetected until significant renal damage has occurred. We report the case of a 35-year-old woman …
Performing Endometriosis is an autopathographic piece, written and performed by VR and directed by MM (coauthors of the present article). Divided into very short scenes (called Glimpses), Performing Endometriosis is …
Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition often characterized by chronic pelvic pain, significantly impacts women's quality of life. While psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, is prevalent in women with endometriosis, …
Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) are complex conditions that significantly impact quality of life. Few tools systematically capture patient-reported outcomes in this population. This pilot study evaluated patients' experiences …
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Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) is vital for gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) synthesis. Auto-antibodies against GAD deplete GAD levels and subsequently GABA, resulting in a hyper-excitatory state. A 41-year-old woman with anti-GAD …
Most clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for assessing and managing people's chronic pain focus on specific pain conditions, body sites or life course stages. This creates complexity for clinicians making care …