To compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided alcohol sclerotherapy versus laparoscopic cystectomy for the management of ovarian endometriomas, focusing on complications, recurrence, pain relief, and healthcare costs.
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that primarily affects women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of infertility. Ovarian endometriomas (OMAs) are cystic forms often seen in advanced stages …
Does surgical management of ovarian endometriomas improve in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)?
A 44-year-old woman with biopsy-proven endometriosis underwent 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT. MRI revealed bilateral ovarian endometriomas, uterine adenomyosis, and deep pelvic endometriotic lesions. FAPI PET/CT demonstrated concordant uptake in deep infiltrating lesions …
Lower Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels have been observed in women with ovarian endometriomas (OMA) undergoing combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) therapy. However, the extent and timing of AMH recovery after CHC …
This systematic review and meta-analysis (CRD42024588171) compared the effectiveness of surgery followed by IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) with direct IVF/ICSI (i.e. without previous surgery) on the reproductive outcomes of infertile …
Endometriosis is a multifactorial disease that affects mainly women of reproductive age. It is unclear whether each form of pelvic endometriosis is an independent entity and whether a spatial relationship …
Endometriosis is a condition that leads to a chronic inflammatory state, which has been associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Ovarian endometriomas are commonly treated via laparoscopic cystectomy, however, there …
The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and impact of female sexual dysfunction and sexual distress in women with endometriosis. This retrospective, analytical, observational study included patients …
Endometriosis is a chronic systemic disease characterized by the presence of endometrium-like glands and/or stroma outside the uterus, usually with an associated inflammatory process. It affects around 5-10% of women …