This study investigates the association between diagnostic delay (DD) and clinical and behavioral variables among Japanese women with endometriosis, and explores an optimal cut-off point distinguishing short and long DD.
Chronic pain is a widespread condition affecting millions globally, placing significant strain on healthcare systems, as evidenced by the current opioid crisis. Despite advances in pain management, conventional treatments often …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Its diagnosis remains a significant clinical challenge, often delayed by 7 to 12 …
Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting approximately one in ten women of reproductive age. In cases of chronic pain associated with impaired quality of life, a multidisciplinary and integrative approach …
The financial and healthcare burden of hepatitis B and C remains a significant challenge in Iran, despite efforts to control these diseases through vaccination and improved treatment protocols. This study …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting up to 11% of people presumed female at birth by the age of 44 years, characterised by the growth of tissue similar to the …
Endometriosis-related dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain impose significant economic and quality-of-life burdens. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of dienogest compared to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH-a) for managing dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterised by cyclic pain symptoms that often significantly affect health-related quality of life. Predominantly framed as a "woman's condition," current research overlooks the experiences of …
Endometriosis (EMS) is an oestrogen-dependent condition characterised by ectopic endometrial-like tissue growth with a chronic and inflammatory nature leading to severe symptoms and reduced quality of life. Emerging evidence implicates …
The goal was to develop a pragmatic classification system for conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), aiming to enhance diagnosis, management, education, and research of CPP. An international, multidisciplinary …