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Endometriosis risk factors and comorbidities by endometriosis lesion macrophenotypes: An analysis from the What is Endometriosis (WisE) study.

While endometriosis is thought to be a heterogeneous disease, the pathophysiologic heterogeneity across the three visualized lesion macrophenotypes (i.e., superficial peritoneal endometriosis(SPE) lesions, endometriomas, and deep lesions) remains unclear.

Comparative effectiveness of dienogest versus ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel combined oral contraceptive therapy in women with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain.

To compare the clinical effectiveness of combined oral contraceptive pills (levonorgestrel-containing COC) and dienogest in the management of endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain and related symptoms.

ATP-P2X3 Signaling as a Shared Neural Sensitization Pathway in Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications.

Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are chronic pain disorders that frequently coexist and share key pathophysiological features, including neuroinflammation, visceral hypersensitivity, peripheral sensitization, and central sensitization. Emerging evidence suggests …

Precise Surgical Navigation of Endometriosis via NIR-II Fluorescence Imaging With a Semiconducting Polymeric Probe.

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder characterized by ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, often causing chronic pain, infertility, and systemic inflammation. Accurate detection and complete surgical resection remain challenging because …

Targeting Imaging Modality in the Diagnosis of Endometriosis: 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in reproductive-age women, and diagnosis can be delayed for 4-11 years due to nonspecific symptoms and limited imaging. This underscores the need for new methods …

The endometriosis-POTS connection: A retrospective analysis.

To report the prevalence of endometriosis among female patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and determine which condition is more commonly diagnosed first.

Postmenopausal endometriosis: current evidence and clinical challenges in diagnosis and treatment.

Endometriosis was once thought to affect only reproductive-aged women. However, 2-5% of postmenopausal individuals remain affected. Guidance for this group is limited. This review outlines an updated approach to postmenopausal …

The Effects and Mechanisms Underlying Red Meat Diet on Endometriosis Through Modulating Gut Microbiota.

Red meat consumption is widespread globally and has been associated with endometriosis (EMS) progression, although the precise underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In the present study, we aimed to explore the …

A comparative analysis of the pregnancy outcomes of IVF-ET in postoperative infertile patients with endometriosis treated with platelet-rich plasma and G-CSF: A retrospective cohort study.

This study aimed to investigate the impacts of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the pregnancy outcomes of infertile individuals with endometriosis after in vitro fertilization and …

Endometriosis-Related Chronic Pelvic Pain: Role of Integrated Supportive and Palliative Care (Letter-to-the-Editor).