Endometriosis (EM) is a severe chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, causing pain and significantly reducing quality of life. Worldwide, around 10% …
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and endometriosis are common gynecological conditions with no cure. Management is aimed at symptom relief with clinical guidelines recommending lifestyle changes including exercise. The aim …
Far more complex than merely a single system disorder, endometriosis requires a nuanced, patient-centered approach grounded in multidisciplinary care. Nurses play a vital role in this framework, working collaboratively with …
To examine Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions (COPC) prevalence in Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (UCPPS) patients and assess the independent contributions of specific COPCs and pairwise COPC combinations to severity …
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) capture patients' experiences and perspectives of symptoms. One approach involves measuring the "most bothersome symptom," an outcome recommended in some regulatory guidance and core outcome sets. …
Adenomyosis is a chronic gynecological condition associated with pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, and impaired fertility. However, little is known about the psychosocial experiences and coping strategies of individuals with adenomyosis …
Infertility is a major reproductive health problem with significant social, psychological, and economic consequences. In Nigeria, cultural expectations surrounding childbearing may intensify stigma and emotional distress, particularly among women. This …
The WHO 'Guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility' heralds a significant global shift towards recognizing infertility as a medical condition requiring prevention, diagnosis, treatment and policy support. …
Endometriosis, a chronic health condition primarily associated with women, is not just a physical experience but is an invisible, gendered illness deeply intertwined with societal narratives that often overlook women's …