Polypoid endometriosis is a rare benign variant of endometriosis characterized by exuberant mass-forming endometrial tissue that can closely mimic aggressive pelvic malignancy on imaging. Although it most commonly affects peri- …
This study aimed to evaluate the potential causal association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the risk of female reproductive endocrine diseases (REDs), including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis (EMs), …
Umbilical port-site endometriosis is a rare form of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE), especially following non-gynecologic surgeries. Diagnosing AWE is challenging because it mimics other abdominal wall masses.
Clear cell adenocarcinoma arising from abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is extremely rare. We report a case of a 60-year-old woman with a history of cesarean section and surgically treated AWE. …
In this case report, we present a case of a woman in her 30s who was diagnosed with thoracic endometriosis presenting as a large pulmonary mass. Hormonal treatment progestin (synthetic …
Endometriosis has been associated with alterations in the reproductive tract microbiota, yet studies focusing on the endometrial microbiome remain inconsistent, partly due to the low-biomass nature of this niche and …
Reproductive disorders such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are increasingly recognized as immune-mediated conditions, yet their immunopathology remains poorly understood. Menstrual blood, a noninvasive and biologically relevant sample, …
Endometriosis affects a large number of women of reproductive age, and its pathogenesis is still unclear. It causes severe chronic pelvic pain, which is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, …
The perception that hormonal contraception causes weight gain is a general belief that frequently hinders the initiation and continuation of effective family planning. This narrative review analyses data from Cochrane …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disorder affecting over 10% of women, but extrapelvic involvement - particularly within the inguinal canal and round ligament - is rare and often mimics common …