Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) accumulate in reproductive tissues, yet most studies rely on serum measurements. It remains unclear whether serum concentrations adequately reflect levels in target tissues. We evaluated …
The current mixed-methods study aimed to investigate how individuals experiencing endometriosis coped and adapted to their condition, and the extent to which coping predicted health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over …
To evaluate change in overall pain after surgery in participants with suspected isolated superficial peritoneal endometriosis (iSPE), and to identify improvement predictors.
To assess the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound using the sliding sign for detecting pelvic adhesions and its correlation with operative time in laparoscopic surgery for benign gynecologic conditions.
To determine the diagnostic performance of each additional step of the four-step International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) consensus protocol for predicting the presence of deep endometriosis (DE) on transvaginal ultrasound.
Mother-to-child disease transmission begins in utero, with the placenta playing a critical role in pregnancy and offspring health. Uterine leiomyomata (fibroids, UFs) and endometriosis (ENDO) are common gynecologic diseases that …
Endometriosis affects a large number of women of reproductive age, and its pathogenesis is still unclear. It causes severe chronic pelvic pain, which is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, …
Does IVF worsen pelvic pain in women with endometriosis?
Early diagnosis of endometriosis is crucial, yet limited literature exists on factors influencing women's decisions to seek diagnosis. This study explores the role of symptoms, health beliefs, and social influences …