Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) presents as a complex heterogeneous disorder that poses a significant clinical challenge both for diagnosis and treatment. The identification of patient subgroups with significant overlap …
Endometriosis, defined by the growth of endometrial tissues outside of the uterine cavity, is a global health burden for ~200 million women. Patients with endometriosis usually present with chronic pain …
Background Endometriosis is a gynecological conundrum because of its challenging diagnosis and treatment. It seems to affect every aspect of a woman's reproductive system, rendering her incapable of conceiving or …
A 55-year-old woman with a history of severe endometriosis, followed at our center for 16 years due to multiple episodes of horizontal binocular diplopia, was diagnosed with recurrent paresis of …
To reduce diagnostic delay for women with endometriosis-related symptoms, we need to understand general practitioners' (GPs) perspectives on the challenges they face in diagnosing and managing endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a chronic, burdensome condition that is historically understudied. Consequently, there is a lack of understanding of the etiology of the disease and its associated symptoms, including infertility and …
Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome is an unusual congenital anomaly defined by a triad of congenital defects of the female urogenital tract - homolateral renal agenesis, uterus duplex and obstructed hemi-hematometrocolpos whose etiology …
Partnership is an important resource in dealing with endometriosis related chronic pain. Hence, our objective was to assess partnership in the context of endometriosis and its symptoms, considering the perspectives …
Background Dyspareunia and restriction of sexual activity are often reported by patients with chronic pelvic pain, but less is known about which conditions or factors contribute most to these symptoms. …
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, many of whom have surgery for persistent pain. Recurrence of symptoms following an operation is common. Although hormonal treatment can reduce this risk, there …