Background: Adenomyosis and endometriosis are complex, estrogen-dependent gynecological conditions increasingly diagnosed in adolescents. While traditionally considered diseases of reproductive-age women, emerging evidence suggests a possible developmental origin in some cases, …
Endometriosis often presents in adolescence as chronic pelvic pain (CPP) or dysmenorrhea. Research in adults demonstrates non-White race is associated with delayed surgical diagnosis of endometriosis; however, inequity in adolescents …
Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder that affects 190 million reproductive age women worldwide. Laparoscopic surgery is considered the gold standard to diagnose the disease, creating a barrier to diagnosis and …
Adolescent-onset endometriosis is increasingly recognized as a distinct clinical challenge. It often requires years to achieve a diagnosis, leading to prolonged physical and psychological distress and significantly impairing quality of …
To achieve consensus on a standardized definition and diagnostic criteria of primary dysmenorrhea.
Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome, also known as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome, is a rare Müllerian duct anomaly characterized by the triad of uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and …
Endometriosis in adolescents presents unique diagnostic and management challenges compared to its manifestation in adult women. The symptoms can vary significantly among individuals, often resulting in a substantial delay in …
Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the importance of peritoneal fluid steroid hormone concentrations to understand the mechanism of hormonal medical treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Design: The …
Pelvic pain is a common concern among adolescent females, with gynecologic etiologies ranging from dysmenorrhea, most often due to endometriosis, to obstructive anomalies and adnexal masses. Evaluation requires a detailed …
Pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG) is an expanding subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that addresses the reproductive health needs of girls and young women worldwide. In regions with limited subspecialist …