To compare the short-term effects of dienogest and oral contraceptives (OCPs) on pain and quality of life in women with endometriosis.
Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is characterized by the infiltration of endometrial tissue into the pelvic organs, such as the rectovaginal septum, utero-ovarian, and uterosacral ligaments. Bowel involvement occurs in approximately …
Gonadal hormone receptors are widely distributed across the brain, yet their influence on brain structure remains understudied. Here, using precision imaging, we examined four females, including one with endometriosis and …
The effects of current treatment options for endometrioma on ovarian reserve remain controversial. Recent advancements in surgical techniques may challenge the previously established evidence regarding the detrimental effects of surgery …
Medical therapy is crucial in the long-term management of endometriosis, and its clinical efficacy must be balanced with a favorable safety profile.
The objective of this study was to compare the quality of life in patients with endometriosis undergoing treatment with progestins, OCPs, and GnRH agonists.
Endometriosis is the extrauterine engraftment of endometrium-like tissue, causing chronic pain. Complex sensory-vascular-immune interactions, including growth factors, cytokines, and neuropeptides, are implicated in its pathophysiology, but the mechanisms remain unknown. …
Neoangiogenesis is necessary for adhesion and invasion of endometriotic lesions. We hypothesize that by blocking angiogenetic pathways we can suppress endometriosis. Oral contraceptive pills (OCs) are routinely used in endometriosis …