Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, affecting around 10% of women of reproductive age. This condition is associated with debilitating symptoms, including dysmenorrhea, …
Endometriosis, a benign gynecological disorder affecting 10-15% of women during their reproductive years, is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Despite its prevalence, the exact pathophysiology …
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) may involve the rectum or colon and is associated with pain, gastrointestinal dysfunction and reduced quality of life (QoL). While hormonal treatment may be effective, surgical …
Across studies, the percentage of individuals reporting regularly engaging in menstrual coitus ranges between 4% and 43%. Although no clinical guideline recommends avoiding sexual activity during menstruation, according to some …
The relationship between poverty and tuberculosis (TB) is well-documented, as socio-economic deprivation constitutes a risk factor that drives TB transmission and progression while hindering treatment adherence. Despite the importance of …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. A common feature of this pathology is the impaired decidualization of endometrial stromal …
Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent disease, which can usually be divided into peritoneal endometriosis (PEM), deep-infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and ovarian endometriosis (OEM). Although the three pathologic types are essentially the same …
The levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is a safe, long-acting, reversible contraceptive method. This study aimed to examine women's experiences, satisfaction, and continuation with the levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine system. This cross-sectional study …
The interaction between vitamin D and the immune system is perhaps the most well recognised extraskeletal facet of vitamin D, encompassing early studies of therapy for TB and leprosy through …
Endometriosis, an endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women with an occurrence of ∼10 %, gives rise to inflammation, pelvic pain, menstrual irregularity, infertility, etc. One study demonstrated the elevated plasma level …