Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain attributable to an underlying pelvic disease (e.g., endometriosis). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are …
Adenomyosis and endometriosis are both recognized as etiological factors in the development of dysmenorrhea; however, their respective contributions to this condition remains ambiguous. This study aims to examine the distinct …
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) functions according to the concepts of "holism" and treatment based on syndrome differentiation, and it has achieved good clinical results in treating patients with dysmenorrhea, which …
"Benign gynecologic conditions" is an umbrella term widely used to describe prevalent conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause in clinical guidelines, research, reviews, and …
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe subtype of endometriosis, often associated with dysmenorrhea and significant diagnostic challenges. Conventional biomarkers, such as cancer antigen 125 (CA125), lack sufficient specificity for …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting ~10% of reproductive-age women. It is underdiagnosed, with delays of 5-12 years. Symptoms include dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, dyschezia, dysuria, fatigue, …
Accessory Cavitated Uterine Malformation (ACUM) can be misdiagnosed as other uterine pathologies, such as Müllerian anomalies, adenomyosis, or fibroids. In the present case series, we report on data of eleven …
Objective: To analyze multiple aspects of advanced bladder endometriosis surgery, based on the experience of an endometriosis reference center. Methods: This retrospective/prospective study included 80 consecutive patients with deep bladder …
This study aims to explore the application value of stromal cell-derived factor (CXCL12), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) in the diagnosis, staging, and clinical manifestations …
Dysmenorrhea is a debilitating symptom in patients with endometriosis, contributing significantly to disease burden. While the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and dysmenorrhea in these patients is unclear, emerging …