Ovarian Endometrioma Disrupts Oocyte-Cumulus Communication and Mitochondrial Function, With Melatonin Mitigating the Effects.
Ovarian endometrioma (OEM), a particularly severe form of endometriosis, is an oestrogen-dependent condition often associated with pain and infertility. The mechanisms by which OEM impairs fertility, particularly through its direct …
Understanding Deep Endometriosis: From Molecular to Neuropsychiatry Dimension.
Endometriosis is a widely spread disease that affects about 8% of the world's female population. This condition may be described as a spread of endometrial tissue apart from the uterine …
Surgical management of umbilical endometrioma within an umbilical hernia.
A nulliparous woman in her 40s is referred to gynaecological oncology secondary to umbilical pain and bleeding with menses. Examination revealed a blood-filled cystic mass within an umbilical hernia consistent …
Cognitive Functioning in Females with Endometriosis-Associated Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Literature Review.
Cognitive complaints are commonplace among women living with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain (CPP); yet, surprisingly few studies have assessed their cognitive functioning. As an initial step to address the resulting …