Dysmenorrhea is among the most common gynecological complaints in adolescents. Its diagnosis depends on the exclusion of other underlying pathologies, with the patient's history playing a crucial role. Initial therapy …
Endometriosis and adenomyosis are chronic, debilitating, inflammatory conditions affecting women of reproductive age. Current management primarily focuses on pharmacologic therapies and surgical interventions; however, many individuals adopt self-directed lifestyle modifications …
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1687765.].
Objectives: The peritoneal cavity is a cavity outside the bloodstream, with a specific hormonal, immunological and microbiological micro-environment distinct from plasma. The mesothelial cells lining the peritoneal cavity react within …
Endometriosis is a prevalent estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory condition that affects millions of women of reproductive age worldwide. It is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, …
Endometriosis affects approximately 10-15 percent of women of reproductive age, yet its clinical presentation remains inconsistently reported. This scoping review mapped the global spectrum of endometriosis-related symptoms and examined factors …
To explore the lived experiences of perimenopause/menopause among Ghanaian women.
Endometriosis involves ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterus, commonly in the pelvis but sometimes affecting organs like the urinary tract, gastrointestinal system, and respiratory tract. Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disorder that may extend beyond the pelvis to involve the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the rectosigmoid and, less frequently, the small bowel. Although often asymptomatic, …
This cultural studies account explores medical management of endometriosis through the lens of patriarchal medical violence. Combining secondary sources and digital ethnography (40 patient stories from the Endozavest website, 2017-2025), …