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Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Misoprostol in Comparison to Dilatation and Curettage for Treatment of First-Trimester Missed Abortion (Gestational Age ≤ 14 Weeks) in Iran.

The development of prostaglandins and antiprogestins revolutionized medical abortion by providing effective nonsurgical options for terminating pregnancy. Although both strategies are accepted in practice, variations in clinical efficacy, patient experiences, …

Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis of Surgical Outcomes Among 1,182 patients over 25 years.

Without standardized guidelines, the management of thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) continues to fuel debate. Previous reviews have reported poor outcomes but lack data on complications, hospital length of stay (LOS) …

Borderline ovarian clear cell tumor arising from endometriosis during long-term dienogest therapy: a case report.

Endometriomas, commonly known as ovarian chocolate cysts, are a prevalent condition in women of reproductive age. They are cysts formed by the ectopic growth of endometrial tissue within the ovary, …

Visualizing pain disparities: Using graphic medicine to promote resistance to medical ableism.

This research investigates the potential for graphic medicine to foster resistance to medical ableism among those with feminized pain (i.e., endometriosis). We unite community and health psychology and disability studies …

Patient-centered priorities in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain: A mixed-methods and thematic analysis of intake narratives.

Understanding what patients prioritize when seeking care for endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is crucial for delivering personalized, responsive care. However, patient-defined goals remain poorly characterized across various life …

Commentary on "Global, regional, and national burden of endometriosis among women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: a cross-sectional analysis from the 2021 global burden of disease study" [Letter].

Case Report: Two clinical cases of severe deep infiltrating endometriosis with infertility-transplantation first or surgery first? Natural cycle or artificial cycle?

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe condition frequently linked to infertility, yet the optimal integration of surgery and assisted reproductive technology (ART) remains controversial. This study reports two cases …

Ultrasonic surgical aspiration (CUSA®) for laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: a prospective case series demonstrating safety and precision in fertility-preserving surgery.

Endometriosis affects ∼10% of women of reproductive age, often causing chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Conventional energy devices risk thermal injury and bleeding, particularly in fertility-preserving surgeries. The Cavitron Ultrasonic …

Compound design of a patient-derived 3D cell culture system modelling early peritoneal endometriosis.

Peritoneal endometriosis causes pelvic pain and infertility, but the underlying mechanisms related to these symptoms are not fully understood. Endometriosis diagnosis is typically delayed; thus, patient samples are unsuitable to …

Endometriosis phenotypes and staging in relation to lipid biomarkers: Findings from the ENDO Cohort Study.

Endometriosis has been linked to cardiometabolic alterations, but whether these associations vary by disease severity or phenotype is unclear. We examined lipid profiles across endometriosis diagnosis, stage, and typology.