Diagnosis of acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease continues to be a challenge despite advances in investigative procedures. Complications of PID include infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy. Currently, …
The female reproductive tract (FRT), particularly the vagina, has traditionally been regarded as a sterile environment. However, it is now recognized that the vagina is a complex, dynamic ecosystem dominated …
The mechanisms by which apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) risk variants, G1 and G2, induce kidney disease in individuals of African ancestry remain contentious.
To evaluate publication patterns of Complex Benign Gynecology (CBG) scholarship in specialized and general Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) journals and assess their association with indicators of subspecialty maturation within the …
Bladder endometriosis (BE) represents a rare yet clinically significant manifestation of deep infiltrating endometriosis. It is frequently underdiagnosed owing to nonspecific urinary symptoms and the coexistence of other urological or …
Deep endometriosis (DE) is the most severe subtype of endometriosis, marked by aggressive cellular behavior and debilitating pain. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying DE pathogenesis remain poorly understood. In this …
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), particularly when involving the bowel, significantly impairs health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and gastrointestinal function. This study aimed to evaluate the short- and mid-term impact of …
Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) and endometriosis are debilitating gynecological disorders that impair endometrial function and fertility. IUA, typically caused by iatrogenic trauma to the basal endometrium, leads to fibrosis and infertility, …
Thoracic endometriosis is an uncommon and frequently under recognized manifestation of endometriosis involving the pleura, diaphragm, or lung parenchyma. Patients often present with nonspecific cyclical thoracic or upper abdominal pain, …
Depressive and anxiety symptoms are prevalent in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Endometriosis (EMS), yet their underlying processes remain poorly understood. Guided by a transdiagnostic framework (Nolen-Hoeksema & Watkins, 2011), this …