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Implementation of an endometriosis-specific MRI protocol reduces diagnostic laparoscopy rates and alters treatment paradigms in suspected deep infiltrating endometriosis.

To evaluate the impact and diagnostic accuracy of an endometriosis-specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol on the management of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).

Association Between Dysmenorrhea and Endometrial Cancer: A Mendelian Randomization Study.

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological symptom among reproductive-aged women, associated with substantial pain and decreased quality of life. Previous studies have suggested that inflammatory and hormonal fluctuations linked to …

Menopause as a Critical Turning Point in Lipedema: The Estrogen Receptor Imbalance, Intracrine Estrogen, and Adipose Tissue Dysfunction Model.

Lipedema is a chronic, estrogen-sensitive adipose tissue disorder characterized by disproportionate subcutaneous fat accumulation, fibrosis, inflammation, and resistance to fat mobilization. Despite its high prevalence, lipedema remains poorly understood and …

Disparities in Racial and Ethnic Representation in Clinical Trials for FDA-Approved Treatments of Endometriosis.

A Complex Case Report of OHVIRA syndrome: Uterine didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and renal agenesis.

Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome, also known as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, is a rare congenital anomaly resulting from abnormal development of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts, characterized by …

Factors contributing to the delayed diagnosis of endometriosis-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 10% of women of childbearing age globally. However, the condition remains significantly under-or misrecognized, and the mean time …

Adverse effects of maternal and paternal body mass index on assisted reproductive techniques outcomes: a time-lapse study.

While obesity has been associated with poor reproductive outcomes, the specific factors affecting gametes remain unclear. Our primary objective was to assess the relationship between a couple's pre-pregnancy body mass …

Pelvic splenosis implanted in Douglas pouch mimics pseudo-endometriosis symptoms: a case report study.

Pelvic splenosis is characterized by the autotransplantation of spleen fragments following tissue rupture. Since the fragments are mostly implanted into the Douglas pouch, endometriosis-like symptoms are developed, clinically. Thus, this …

A Case of Intramural Adenosarcoma With Sarcomatous Overgrowth Associated With Adenomyosis and Endometriosis.

Adenosarcoma is a mixed epithelial and mesenchymal neoplasm composed of a malignant mesenchymal component and a benign Müllerian glandular component. Although the endometrium is the most common primary site, adenosarcoma …

The Effect of Dienogest on Deep Endometriosis Nodules Involving the Recto-Sigmoid Colon: A Prospective Longitudinal Long-Term Study.

Objective: To assess the long-term effects of Dienogest on clinical complaints and nodule sizes in women affected by recto-sigmoid deep endometriosis (DE). Methods: This was a single-center longitudinal prospective observational …