Laparoscopy has often been considered a core part of the workup for pelvic pain. However, many of these laparoscopies find no pathology.
Endometrial cancer (EC), endometriosis (ENDO), and obesity (OBY) are interconnected conditions in women that may share underlying genetic pathways. This study aimed to identify shared genetic pathways and differential gene …
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease. The current treatment options in clinical practice mainly include hormonal therapy and surgical intervention. However, hormonal therapy is associated with serious side effects, and …
Circulating endometrial cells (CECs) have emerged as a new biomarker of advanced disease in women with endometriosis. The identification of several subtypes of CECs (e.g., stem cell-like, epithelial, glandular, stromal) …
A delayed diagnosis of endometriosis can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. To facilitate an earlier diagnosis, we implemented a modified pelvic US protocol that included use of the …
Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) within the scar of a trocar insertion is seldom reported as a complication of laparoscopy. We describe the case of a 46 year-old woman suffering from …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects 6-10% of women of reproductive age, with pain and infertility being its primary symptoms. The most common aspects of pain are overall …
Clitoria ternatea L. (CT) is a perennial herbaceous plant with deep blue flowers native to tropical Asia. This work explores the endometrial pain (EP) regulation of CT flower through a …
The family of 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases (17β-HSDs) occupies a prominent place due to its number of isoforms, which carry out a bidirectional transformation (reduction of a steroid carbonyl to alcohol and …