Systemic Oxidative Stress Markers in Endometriosis: Elevated Advanced Glycation End Products and Sestrin 2 in Women with Ovarian Endometrioma.
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue growth and is strongly associated with oxidative stress; however, systemic biomarkers reflecting this stress response remain limited. Advanced …
Gut Microbiota Alterations and Reproductive Tract Dysbiosis in Endometriosis: A Systematic Review.
Background and Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease with multifactorial pathogenesis. Increasing evidence suggests that alterations in the gut and reproductive tract microbiota may contribute to disease development, …
Integrating quality of life instruments into clinical care for benign gynecological conditions to enhance patient-centered care.
The quality-of-life (QoL) impacts of benign gynecological conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and uterine fibroids on patients' lives are underestimated. Upon analysis of the 36-Item Short Form …