Chronic pelvic pain, defined as persistent pain in the structures of the pelvis, is a condition that significantly impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of up to one-third of …
Lipedema is a chronic, progressive disorder marked by the abnormal accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue, predominantly in the lower body and almost exclusively affecting women. In recent years, the off-label …
Evidence suggests that endometrioma cystectomy can significantly reduce ovarian reserve. Ethanol sclerotherapy is a promising, minimally invasive alternative. This overview aims to critically evaluate systematic reviews that addressed the safety …
A growing body of evidence suggests that pelvic health physiotherapy is an effective, low-risk management strategy for women with endometriosis and vulvodynia. However, to date no study has identified which …
Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome, also known as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome, is a rare Müllerian duct anomaly characterized by the triad of uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and …
Endometriosis involves oestrogen-dependent chronic inflammation and the abnormal proliferation of ectopic endometrial tissue. Conventional hormonal therapies suppress systemic oestrogen, but do not fully address local oxidative and inflammatory signalling. This …
Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix (SCNEC) is a rare and highly aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis. We report the case of a 36-year-old nulliparous woman with a …
To identify risk factors that predict the persistence of noncyclical pelvic pain in patients with endometriosis despite receiving hormone therapy.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease significantly affecting women's health and quality of life. The recent evidence highlights the role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in endometriosis pathogenesis, suggesting that gut …
Primary presacral clear cell carcinoma (CCC) of Müllerian origin is extremely rare. Malignant transformation of endometriosis is a known phenomenon, though typically involving the ovaries or pelvic peritoneum. Retroperitoneal presentation, …