This multi-institutional, retrospective study explores the risks of laparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis to facilitate shared medical decision-making in patients age < 22 years old with chronic pain …
Dysmenorrhoea (period pain) is a global public health issue affecting up to 91% of the 1.8 billion individuals who menstruate. While research has emphasised the improvement of menstrual health in …
Extra-pelvic endometriosis, defined as the presence of endometrial tissue or stroma outside of the pelvic cavity, is a rare cause of hemothorax and hemoperitoneum. Here, we present a case of …
Endometriosis is a condition that manifests through chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Current therapeutic options do not provide complete relief and may result in undesirable side effects.
Gynecologic postoperative adhesions (GPOA) remain an under-appreciated source of morbidity despite advances in minimally invasive surgery. Adhesions forming after myomectomy, extensive endometriosis excision, repeat caesarean section, or hysteroscopic adhesiolysis develop …
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can result in severe hemorrhage. Due to its nonspecific clinical presentation, it is often misdiagnosed, leading to delays …
Chronic pelvic pain is a severe condition affecting patients with endometriosis. Treatment options range from physical therapy, medical management, to surgical resection. However, some patients continue to have severe pain …
Endometriomas affect up to 44% of women with endometriosis and are associated with chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced ovarian reserve. Diagnosis and management are clinically challenging, requiring a nuanced …
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Endometriosis-the growth of uterine-like tissue outside the uterus-is a devastating disease that severely reduces the quality of life of those affected, resulting in missed days from school and work due …