Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological condition associated with severe dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, deep dyspareunia, cyclic bowel or urinary symptoms and infertility. It is also linked to psychological morbidity, …
A 27-year-old nulliparous woman presented with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) (8/10 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)), dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), and a family history of endometriosis. She had …
Although qualitative research on dyspareunia has increased in recent years, most studies have focused on women's individual experiences or on specific difficulties within the couple, leaving underexplored how partners jointly …
Endometriosis (EMS) is an estrogen-dependent chronic gynecologic condition that affects approximately 10%-15% of women of childbearing age. Long non-coding RNA SRA (lncRNA SRA) was the first identified non-coding RNA that …
ObjectiveEndometriosis is a systemic chronic disease with serious effects on various aspects of female health and wellbeing that has been associated with a significant increase in free circulating DNA (CfDNA) …
Peritoneal adhesions are a major and often under-recognized cause of morbidity following abdominopelvic inflammation and surgery, contributing to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, bowel obstruction, and surgical complications. Endometriosis, affecting 10-11% …
In women with uterine adenomyosis, bleeding and pain can have a major impact on quality of life. There is clearly widespread demand for effective long-term medical therapies. The objective of …
The management of patients with endometriosis remains marked by a long, fragmented, and poorly coordinated care pathway, leading to significant diagnostic delay. In this context, the regional EndOccitanie network is …
Body image disturbance is a commonly experienced psychological impact of endometriosis and other chronic pelvic pain (CPP) conditions (e.g., vulvodynia). This systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative literature aimed to …
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition affecting around 10% of reproductive-age women, characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus. The effects of endometriosis include chronic pelvic …