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 …
This is a creative-critical essay about the shape of menstrual pain set against 'the politics of the uterus' (Paul B Preciado), drawing from personal experiences of adenomyosis. The premise thinks …
Polypoid endometriosis is a remarkably rare variant of endometriosis that may clinically and morphologically mimic benign or malignant neoplasms. Vaginal involvement is particularly uncommon and can pose diagnostic challenges due …
Peritoneal inclusion cyst (PIC) is a rare benign condition with low-risk malignant transformation that typically occurs in adult women with a history of pelvic inflammatory conditions, endometriosis, or prior abdominal …
Endometriosis (EMs) is an estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disease. While apoptosis resistance (evidenced by Bcl-2 upregulation and Bax/caspase-3 downregulation) remains a hallmark of EMs, recent studies reveal a paradoxical coexistence of …
Endometriosis impairs fertility by interfering with ovarian function, embryonic development, and endometrial receptivity. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are recognised as non-invasive biomarkers that may indicate biological processes based on their lipid, …
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has revolutionized assisted reproductive technologies (ART), profoundly transforming infertility treatment since its inception. This procedure involves fertilizing an egg with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment, …
Endometriosis represents a prevalent gynaecological disorder, impacting around 10% of the female population and affecting as many as 50% of women who are facing challenges with infertility. The pathogenesis of …
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 …
Normal uterine function depends on cyclical regeneration and the capacity to sustain pregnancy. A cesarean incision represents an injury to this remarkable organ. Although the uterus possesses exceptional healing potential, …