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Opioid-sparing by low-dose ketamine for endometriosis surgery. A single-center, prospective, randomized, trial.

Endometriosis affects 10% of women of childbearing age and 25-50% of infertile women worldwide. Although most patients with endometriosis are completely asymptomatic, there is still a significant proportion of patients, …

Postoperative pain management in endometriosis influenced by intraoperative low-dose ketamine.

Patient-centered priorities in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain: A mixed-methods and thematic analysis of intake narratives.

Understanding what patients prioritize when seeking care for endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is crucial for delivering personalized, responsive care. However, patient-defined goals remain poorly characterized across various life …

Assessing the effectiveness of a pelvic pain management programme: does an endometriosis diagnosis influence outcome (a comparative analysis of outcomes in women with and without endometriosis).

Pain Management Programmes (PMPs) are recommended for chronic pain, but their effectiveness for endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain (CPP) remains unclear. This study evaluates outcomes from a specialised, multidisciplinary Pelvic Pain …

Physical activity phenotypes in endometriosis using unsupervised learning via functional mixture models.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with severe pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, infertility, and worsening quality of life. Regular physical activity (PA) is effective for pain management and reducing chronic disease …

Impact of Intraoperative Clonidine on Postoperative Opioid Use in Patients With Endometriosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Patients with endometriosis undergoing surgery are at risk of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. Clonidine, an alpha-2 agonist with analgesic properties, may improve multimodal pain management in these patients.

The pelvic pain bias assessment: a new assessment of interpretation bias specific to pelvic pain.

Pelvic pain is a common and often debilitating experience with limited treatment options. Improving understanding of the psychosocial mechanisms involved in pelvic pain experiences will enhance the efficacy of pain …

The Great Masquerader: Accessory Cavitating Uterine Mass (ACUM). Evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical management.

Accessory cavitating uterine masses (ACUM) are rare, cystic uterine anomalies associated with an otherwise normal uterus and reproductive tract. They are diagnosed via a presence of a noncommunicating accessory cavity …

Interventions for endometriosis-related pain and infertility: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Endometriosis, a chronic oestrogen-dependent disorder, presents significant clinical challenges including pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia and infertility. While numerous interventions exist, evidence guiding the choice among surgical, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies …

Shaoyao Gancao Decoction: a comprehensive review of modern clinical applications and underlying pharmacological mechanisms.

Shaoyao Gancao Decoction, a classic formula from Zhang Zhongjing in the Han Dynasty, has the effects of regulating the function of the liver, relieving spasm and stopping pain. Traditionally, it …