Aetiology of pelvic neuropathies in women: a narrative review.
Pelvic neuropathy is an under-recognised contributor to chronic pelvic pain in women, yet a structured overview of its identifiable causes has been lacking. In this narrative review we searched PubMed, …
The microbiome-inflammasome axis in endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain: mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities from an immunological perspective.
Endometriosis (EMs) is increasingly recognized as a chronic inflammatory disease in which innate immune dysregulation plays an important role. Its immunopathological features include macrophage polarization imbalance, with M1-skewed activation in …
Exploring the role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor as a biomarker in female infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neuronal survival and development, and is also involved in oogenesis, follicle recruitment, and germ cell survival, which could impact reproduction. However, in humans, …
Functional outcomes after laparoscopic colorectal resection with natural orifice specimen extraction and conventional specimen extraction for deep endometriosis: a 24-month prospective cohort study.
To assess changes in bowel function, pain symptoms, and endometriosis-related quality of life over 24 months after laparoscopic colorectal resection with natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) and conventional abdominal specimen …