Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects ∼15% of women and gender-diverse people, yet it is often dismissed by healthcare providers partly due to lack of related medical education. This brief communication …
Endometriosis is increasingly recognized as a condition linked to metabolic health. The lipid accumulation product (LAP) index, a simple index reflecting lipid metabolism and hormonal imbalance, is widely used in …
This study explored the lived experiences of body image among individuals with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of endometriosis and/or adenomyosis. Using an online qualitative survey (n = 287) and …
Retrospective studies and patient surveys investigating cannabis-based products for endometriosis have suggested potential benefits, highlighting the unmet need for effective therapeutic alternatives. This study evaluated the efficacy of cannabidiol in …
The gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio (GGT/HDL) has recently emerged as a potential biomarker for metabolic and liver diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between …
Evidence suggests that symptoms of endometriosis related to sexual dysfunction can disrupt intimate and sexual partnerships. The goal of this study was to understand the association between quality of life …
Pain is a common debilitating symptom reported in people with endometriosis. Yet, we do not have a good understanding of factors that may contribute to higher pain and worse psychosocial …
Pelvic pain is a common and often debilitating experience with limited treatment options. Improving understanding of the psychosocial mechanisms involved in pelvic pain experiences will enhance the efficacy of pain …
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder. Theobromine has been implicated in diverse health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory properties. However, the precise association between theobromine and endometriosis remains …
This study explores the relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and the risk of endometriosis, aiming to develop a predictive model using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2006) data. The dataset …