Repeatedly occurring retrograde menstruation intensifies central sensitization driven by neuroinflammation in endometriosis models.
This study investigated how chronic pelvic pain (CPP) develops using rhesus macaques with naturally occurring endometriosis and a multiple-lesion induction mouse model (MIM), as repeated retrograde menstruation is considered an …
Efficacy of probiotic supplementation in reducing primary dysmenorrhea: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial.
Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain attributable to an underlying pelvic disease (e.g., endometriosis). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are …
Intra-Patient Variability in the Number of Retrieved Oocytes and Ovarian Response Categories Between Consecutive IVF Cycles.
To examine intra-patient variability in retrieved oocyte numbers across consecutive in-vitro fertilization (IVF) ovarian stimulation (OS) cycles with an identical OS protocol.
Xanthogranulomatous Oophoritis Associated With Chronic Endometriosis: A Clinical Observation.
Xanthogranulomatous oophoritis (XGO) is a rare chronic inflammatory con-dition that can mimic ovarian malignancy both clinically and radiologically. It is characterized by foamy histiocytes and inflammatory infiltrates, often leading to …
Minimally Invasive Management of a Mullerian Anomaly: A Clinical Decision-Making Tree.
To describe the presentation and management of a symptomatic Müllerian duct abnormality in a teenager and propose an evidence based clinical decision-making tree on when to treat based on a …
Bidirectional prospective relationship of endometriosis with major depressive disorder: the mediating role of metabolic biomarkers.
Endometriosis and major depressive disorder (MDD) pose significant global health burdens. Despite pathophysiological overlaps, existing epidemiological studies predominantly examine their unidirectional associations, often constrained by cross-sectional designs and small sample …