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Efficacy of Transvaginal Ultrasound vs Pelvic MRI in Preoperative Diagnosis of Pelvic Endometriosis.

BACKGROUND Experts and experience in the medical profession are required for diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis. The objective of this study was to compare the diagnostic parameters of transvaginal ultrasound versus …

Womb for debate: the complexities of early-age hysterectomies.

Hysterectomy remains one of the most performed gynecologic procedures, yet its application in young and nulliparous individuals raises complex ethical, medical, and psychosocial considerations. As early detection of gynecologic conditions …

Primary umbilical endometriosis in a nulliparous woman: A rare case report.

Endometriosis describes the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. These patients often experience cyclic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia and infertility. Extra-pelvic endometriosis, particularly at the umbilicus, is rare. The …

'Ovariostasis' as the main preventive and therapeutic strategy for gynecological pathologies in women of reproductive age.

Ovariostasis is a reversible and temporary suspension of the cyclic ovarian activity, characterized by anovulation and hypogonadotropinemia (low serum concentrations of FSH and LH), which can be observed in case …

Fertility preservation in women with endometriosis: A retrospective non-Inferiority study comparing Dienogest in the PPOS protocol to antagonist and agonist protocols.

Endometriosis is a common pathology that can lead to a decrease in fertility and is therefore a medical indication for preserving fertility. Traditionally, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist and agonist protocols …

Laparoscopic purse-string suture technique for total intracorporeal rectosigmoid end-to-end anastomosis after segmental bowel resection.

Bowel endometriosis affects 8-12% of women with infiltrating endometriosis, mostly involving the rectum and sigmoid1. Surgery is preferred when medical therapy fails or is contraindicated. Although segmental resection has shown …

Longer operative times but equally safe - a propensity score-matched analysis for laparoscopic procedures in women with early-stage (r-ASRM I-II) endometriosis performed by gynecology residents compared to attending surgeons.

Surgery for endometriosis is usually performed through minimally invasive surgery, either by experienced endometriosis surgeons or by supervised gynecology residents during their surgical training. This trial aimed to assess the …

Treatment and fertility outcomes of moss-like endometriosis with hemorrhagic ascites: A case report.

Endometrial tissue in the greater omentum with a large amount of hemorrhagic ascites is relatively uncommon. Endometriosis is similar to ovarian malignancy in cases of hemorrhagic ascites. Hysterectomy and bilateral …

Analysis of the Biopsychosocial Impacts Associated with Endometriosis to Improve Patient Care.

Endometriosis is a non-malignant, inflammatory condition that impacts individuals across various hormonal stages, including before their first menstruation, throughout their reproductive years, and after menopause. This condition arises when tissue …

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