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Comparative study of quality of life between endometriosis patients receiving GnRH agonist and dienogest therapy: A cross-sectional study using Endometriosis Health Profile-30 (EHP-30).

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that substantially impairs quality of life. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and dienogest are commonly used hormonal therapies for endometriosis; however, direct comparisons of their …

Macrophage-derived exosomes promote proliferation, migration, and invasion of endometrial stromal cells in endometriosis and are associated with exosomal lncRNA ZFAS1: A pilot translational study.

Endometriosis (EMs) is a prevalent gynecological disorder affecting reproductive-age women. Exosomes secreted by peripheral blood macrophages may participate in EMs progression. In this pilot translational study, exosomes from peripheral blood …

Peritoneal Incretin Deficiency and Tirzepatide as a Multi-Axis Adjuvant Hypothesis in Treatment-Refractory Endometriosis: A Mechanistic Framework Linking Metabolism, Immunity, Fibrosis, and Nociception.

Endometriosis is increasingly recognized as a chronic systemic disorder extending beyond the classical estrogen-dependent paradigm, integrating metabolic, immune, fibrotic, and nociceptive pathways that sustain lesion persistence and refractory pelvic pain. …

The Follicular Immune Checkpoint: PD-1/PD-L1 and Immune Tolerance in Oocyte Competence and IVF Failure.

Oocyte formation occurs successfully within a meticulously controlled follicular environment characterized by well-documented endocrine, metabolic, and paracrine signals. Yet, the immunological landscape of the follicle and its role in influencing …

Following the NOSE: when surgical evolution outpaces the evidence.

Three-Dimensional Organoid-like Co-Culture of Human Endometrial Endothelial and Stromal Cells to Study Endometriosis-Associated Responses.

Three-dimensional (3D) endothelium-stromal co-cultures were established using human endometrial cells from biopsy of healthy women (n = 13) and serum samples from both healthy and endometriotic women (n = 5). …

Therapeutic Potential of Rosmarinus officinalis Extract on Endometriosis: Evidence from In Vitro Models.

Natural therapeutic alternatives are increasingly explored in endometriosis, a highly prevalent gynecological disorder with limited therapeutic options. Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) has attracted increasing scientific interest due to its biological activity. …

Progestin therapy in premenopausal women with incidental meningioma-a narrative review and recommendations for women's health specialists.

To review recent evidence on the association between progestin exposure and meningioma risk and to propose practical recommendations for hormonal management in women requiring progestin therapy.

An Unusual Uterine Extension Revealing a Congenital Diverticulum: Insight Into Müllerian Duct Development.

The genitourinary system undergoes a complex development, making it prone to congenital anomalies. Müllerian duct anomalies are among these, affecting the uterus, cervix, and vagina due to errors in ductal …

Path beyond the blind end-unravel the imaging spectrum of appendiceal pathologies.

The appendix is involved in a diverse spectrum of inflammatory, infectious, benign, and malignant conditions that extend far beyond acute appendicitis. Although acute appendicitis remains the most common appendiceal emergency, …