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High prevalence of endometriosis in women with chronic pelvic pain and confirmed pelvic varicosities: a multiparametric MRI study.

Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) presents significant diagnostic challenges, often involving multiple pathologies, including endometriosis and pelvic venous disorders. This study examined the prevalence of endometriosis among women with confirmed pelvic …

DRIVE-KG: Enhancing variant-phenotype association discovery in understudied complex diseases using heterogeneous knowledge graphs.

Multi-omics data are instrumental in obtaining a comprehensive picture of complex biological systems. This is particularly useful for women's health conditions such as endometriosis, which has been historically understudied despite …

Inverse association between cardiometabolic index and endometriosis in women of reproductive age: A cross-sectional, population-based study.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between the cardiometabolic index and the prevalence of endometriosis among reproductive-age women in the United States. This cross-sectional population-based study used data from …

Fertility preservation in women with endometriosis: How, when, and for whom?

Fertility preservation options, including cryopreservation of oocytes, embryos, and ovarian tissue, were initially focused on women undergoing gonadotoxic chemotherapy for oncologic treatment. The indications have expanded to include nonmalignant conditions …

Central sensitization in women with endometriosis: a cross-sectional study.

Pain is the primary symptom of endometriosis and may progress into a chronic, acyclic condition driven by neuroinflammatory mechanisms, leading to neuropathic and ultimately nociplastic pain. Central sensitization, a form …

Prevalence of migraine subtypes in women with endometriosis and/or dysmenorrhea: results from a cross-sectional multicenter trial.

Misdiagnosis rate of endometriosis and strategies employed to identify endometriosis by analyzing patient characteristics in low-resource settings.

Endometriosis is a major gynecologic health issue affecting ~10% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide. Despite its high prevalence, no curative treatment exists. Early diagnosis and treatment are …

Barriers and Facilitators Affecting the Care of Patients with Endometriosis: A Scoping Review.

Endometriosis affects around 10-15% of women of reproductive age worldwide. Despite its prevalence and the considerable pain and psychological stress associated with the disease, the care of those affected is …

Looking at endometriosis-diagnosis and disease mechanisms through a mechanical lens.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder marked by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, often resulting in pain and infertility and affecting overall quality of life. Despite its …

Prevalence and associated factors of clinically significant symptoms of depression and anxiety among women with endometriosis in Iran.

Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic condition that causes persistent pelvic pain, significantly impairing quality of life and contributing to psychological distress. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of clinically …