Although observational studies suggest a link between socioeconomic status (SES) and hormone-related gynecologic diseases, the causal direction and mediating mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to explore the causal relationships …
Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting approximately one in ten women of reproductive age. In cases of chronic pain associated with impaired quality of life, a multidisciplinary and integrative approach …
Background: This study was a cross-sectional online survey aimed at examining health-related quality of life and the effect of different symptoms and lifestyle factors on health-related quality of life in …
Erythema ab igne (EAI), also known as "hot water bottle rash" or "toasted skin syndrome", is a benign cutaneous condition caused by chronic exposure to low-level infrared heat. It typically …
Background: An average time to diagnosis of 7 years is commonly described for endometriosis; diagnostic delay for adenomyosis is unknown. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe diagnostic delay for endometriosis …
Like other chronic diseases, endometriosis also requires long-term, individualized and multidisciplinary care. The integration of specialized nursing care has already been proven in other chronic diseases, but it is unclear …
Purpose: This study examined the association between sexual orientation and the impact, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis. Methods: An online survey was conducted in 2023 with 150 adults in the …
The goal was to develop a pragmatic classification system for conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), aiming to enhance diagnosis, management, education, and research of CPP. An international, multidisciplinary …
Pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG) is an expanding subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that addresses the reproductive health needs of girls and young women worldwide. In regions with limited subspecialist …