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Effects of comprehensive nursing interventions on pain, recovery, and sexual quality of life in patients with adenomyosis: a prospective cohort study.

To explore the effectiveness of comprehensive nursing intervention in patients with adenomyosis and its impact on pain and sexual quality of life.

Procedure-specific environmental microbiological monitoring in IVF laboratories: the SMILE multicenter study.

Environmental microbiological monitoring is mandatory in IVF laboratories; however, procedure-specific risk assessment across the entire medically assisted reproduction workflow remains limited. This multicenter study, named "SMILE" (Study of Environmental Microbiological …

Exploring women's experiences of informational support provided by gynaecologists in endometriosis care: a qualitative study.

Endometriosis affects approximately one in seven women in Australia and is associated with substantial physical, psychological and social impacts. Informational support is critical for enabling informed decision-making and fostering women's …

Beyond listening: Social media as support, story, and influence in the endometriosis experience.

Social media has emerged as a valuable source of patient-generated data, offering insights into the lived experiences of individuals with endometriosis. While social listening research provides important perspectives on pain, …

Endometriosis and elite sports: a blind spot in research.

Consumer-driven approach to determining health research priorities: what matters most to people living in rural Australia?

Rural, regional and remote (henceforth 'rural') communities face unique health challenges, including limited access to health care, workforce shortages, and higher disease burden. Consumer and community involvement is essential for …

Exploring Short-Acting Hormonal Contraceptives in Endometriosis Care-A Narrative Review and Evidence-Based Practical Considerations.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and manifesting with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, fatigue, and infertility. First-line treatment in most patients …

Adenomyosis, Infertility and Maternal-Fetal Outcomes: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies Across Disease Phenotype-A Narrative Review.

Adenomyosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent disorder that may adversely affect reproductive health. Increasing evidence suggests that its reproductive and obstetric consequences may vary according to disease phenotype, including focal versus …

Gut Dysbiosis in Selected Gynecological Diseases Associated with Female Infertility: A Scoping Review.

Background/Objectives: Female infertility represents a significant public health issue. Available evidence supports the hypothesis that the gut microbiota may play an essential role in women's reproductive health and may serve …

How can we value what is not measured: the need for better data on women's health and primary care.

Decisions about healthcare funding and delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as the monitoring of health service performance and outcomes, are driven by readily available data, in particular from …