Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting ~10% of reproductive-age women. It is underdiagnosed, with delays of 5-12 years. Symptoms include dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, dyschezia, dysuria, fatigue, …
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare cause of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women of reproductive age, typically linked to endometriosis. It usually occurs 24 h before or within 72 h …
Pneumothorax that occurs during menstruation is called catamenial pneumothorax; however, it is also called thoracic endometriosis-related pneumothorax (TERP) because of its etiology. Because of its high postoperative recurrence rate, TERP …
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 …
Background/Objectives: The scientific community is still divided between supporters of the implantation theory and researchers who advocate the theory of coelomic metaplasia/embryonic cell remnants to explain the initiation of endometriosis. …
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory gynecological condition characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, with an unclear etiology and limited treatment efficacy. Recent studies implicate the oral and gut …
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of triptorelin acetate microspheres for injection compared with triptorelin acetate for injection in the treatment of endometriosis. Methods: A total of 392 patients …
Endometriosis affects an estimated 25% to 75% of adolescent patients with chronic pelvic pain; the diagnosis is made surgically and treatment typically consists of hormone suppression and pain management strategies. …
To determine the prevalence and laterality of endometriosis in adolescents with obstructed Müllerian duct anomalies.