Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that substantially impairs quality of life. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and dienogest are commonly used hormonal therapies for endometriosis; however, direct comparisons of their …
E-cigarette use (vaping) is rapidly increasing among women of reproductive age, with an estimated one in five women aged 15-45 now using e-cigarettes in England. Despite being promoted as a …
Research on the association between urinary heavy metals, phthalates, phytoestrogens (PEs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and endometriosis (EM) is limited. Data were from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey …
To investigate the association between menstrual-related disorders and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among young women in Japan, and to examine differences according to disorder type and hormonal therapy use.
Background and objectives Diagnosis and treatment of infertility, mostly sought at tertiary facilities, contribute to substantial out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). This study estimated OOPE among couples seeking care for endometriosis, male …
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects over 25% of women, with endometriosis being a predominant cause. Central sensitization, particularly pelvic and perineal pain central sensitization (PPCS), is increasingly recognized as a …
Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, resulting in chronic inflammation, recurrent pain, and infertility, and affecting approximately 190 million …
Neonatal uterine bleeding (NUB) has been hypothesized as a relatively common early-life event potentially linked to the later development of endometriosis through retrograde menstruation. However, its true prevalence and biological …
The impact of endometrioma size on ovarian reserve remains controversial. Although endometriomas are known to reduce anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels, some studies suggest a paradoxical association between larger cysts and …
To compare pain, menstrual flow, and quality of life (QoL) between women undergoing surgery for endometriosis only compared with women with endometriosis and coexisting adenomyosis.