Differential life cycle toxic effects and molecular mechanisms of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) exposure on the female reproductive system.
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), the most prevalent plasticizer worldwide, can enter the human body via various exposure pathways, including ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, and medical applications. It has been observed to …
First Presentation of Endometriosis: A Case of Acute Large Bowel Obstruction.
The first presentation of endometriosis as acute large bowel obstruction is rare. We present the case of a woman in her 40s with no significant past medical history presenting with …
'The Difficulty of Diagnosis Compromises Patient Care for People With Endometriosis': Interview Study With Aotearoa New Zealand General Practitioners.
General practitioners (GPs) are gatekeepers to specialist attention for endometriosis in the public system in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa-NZ). Their perspective of the endometriosis care landscape in Aotearoa-NZ has not …
Reproductive Autonomy and Insurer Denials of Care: The Fine Line Between Oversight and Interference.
AbstractReproductive autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare, yet insurance denials of care often undermine patient decision-making. This article examines a case in which a 35-year-old patient with stage …