Exosomes are nanoscale extracellular vesicles that mediate intercellular communication by transporting microRNAs, proteins, and lipids. Generated through Endosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transport (ESCRT)-dependent mechanisms or ESCRT-independent pathways, exosomes are …
Gender disparities persist in health research, care and outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify and explore the health conditions and social issues that affect women and girls …
Determine the accuracy of deep endometriosis (DE) and ovarian endometrioma (OE) diagnosis on pelvic MRI in non-specialized tertiary healthcare, taking surgical diagnosis as the reference test. Additionally, we aimed to …
Menstrual blood (MB), once thought of as nothing more than biological waste, has now come to be regarded as a noninvasive and low-cost diagnostic tool with great potential for women's …
The objective was to evaluate the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients undergoing endometriosis surgery in the public healthcare system, estimate the direct costs related to low- and high-complexity procedures, …
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 Canadians, yet its financial toxicity remains poorly understood. While universal healthcare covers physician and hospital services, patients face substantial out-of-pocket costs for medications, complementary therapies, …
Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive, and recurrent condition affecting women of reproductive age. Its negative impact on intimate relationships and sexual function has been reported in a substantial proportion of …
Advanced endometriosis (stage III-IV, per the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (rARSM) classification of endometriosis) is associated with a range of pregnancy-related complications. Despite growing evidence, awareness of these …
Chronic pelvic pain, defined as persistent pain in the structures of the pelvis, is a condition that significantly impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of up to one-third of …
Lipedema is a chronic, progressive disorder marked by the abnormal accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue, predominantly in the lower body and almost exclusively affecting women. In recent years, the off-label …