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Primary umbilical endometriosis in a nulliparous woman: A rare case report.

Endometriosis describes the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. These patients often experience cyclic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia and infertility. Extra-pelvic endometriosis, particularly at the umbilicus, is rare. The …

Social media to understand the endometriosis patient journey: Listening to influences driving treatment choices.

Previous research has identified treatment attributes and outcomes for endometriosis patients, highlighting the need for tailored interventions to improve patient care. These studies emphasize the need to understand patient experiences, …

The impact of endometriosis on patients' quality of sexual life.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and impact of female sexual dysfunction and sexual distress in women with endometriosis. This retrospective, analytical, observational study included patients …

Immunopathology of Endometriosis, Molecular Approaches.

Endometriosis (EMS) is a common chronic gynecological disorder affecting 5%-10% of reproductive-age women, often causing infertility, dyspareunia, pain, and limitations in physical and sexual activities. This condition is defined by …

Letter to the Editor: Considerations beyond adenomyosis as a cause of surgical failure in treating dyspareunia in rectovaginal septum endometriosis.

Atypical Endometriosis - An Overview of the Issue and Personal Experiences.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, inflammatory disease characterized by the growth of endometriotic tissue outside the uterus. Among the wide spectrum of clinical manifestations of endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, …

Endometriosis and Infertility: Gynecological Examination Practical Guide.

Endometriosis, a prevalent gynecological condition affecting 10-15% of reproductive-age women, involves the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. This chronic inflammatory disease can significantly impact fertility by disrupting …

Deep and Superficial Dyspareunia Questionnaire: a patient-reported outcome measure for genito-pelvic dyspareunia.

Dyspareunia affects 8%-22% of women worldwide and an unknown number of gender-diverse people. Dyspareunia is commonly categorized into deep and superficial subtypes based on pain location and underlying etiology; however, …

Splenosis Masquerading as Endometriosis: A Rare Pelvic Post-Trauma Presentation.

BACKGROUND Splenosis is the ectopic autotrasplantation of splenic tissue that can follow trauma to the spleen or splenectomy and can occur anywhere in the peritoneal cavity or extraperitoneally. Splenosis can …

Endometriosis in Adolescence: A Narrative Review of the Psychological and Clinical Implications.

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, …