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Global trends in the uptake of specialist diagnostic ultrasound and MRI scans for endometriosis: An international cross-sectional survey.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women globally. We aimed to determine health provider involvement and preferred methods of obtaining an endometriosis diagnosis across international jurisdictions. A global cross-sectional survey, distributed …

Mechanistic decoding of triclosan-induced endometriosis via network toxicology, Mendelian randomization, and molecular docking.

Interventions for endometriosis-related pain and infertility: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Endometriosis, a chronic oestrogen-dependent disorder, presents significant clinical challenges including pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia and infertility. While numerous interventions exist, evidence guiding the choice among surgical, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies …

Assessing Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and Health-related Quality of Life among women at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana: an analytical cross-sectional study using the UFS-QoL questionnaire.

Uterine fibroids are highly prevalent and constitute significant health and social concerns, particularly among black-African women of reproductive age. However, beyond the clinical burden, there is limited data on the …

Mechanistic Insights into the Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Proliferative Effects of Selected Medicinal Plants in Endometriosis.

Endometriosis involves oestrogen-dependent chronic inflammation and the abnormal proliferation of ectopic endometrial tissue. Conventional hormonal therapies suppress systemic oestrogen, but do not fully address local oxidative and inflammatory signalling. This …

Role of HLA-DRA-CREB3L4 regulatory axis in the pathogenesis of ovarian endometriosis: Inhibition of CREB3L4 expression by HLA-DRA increases the risk of disease.

Ovarian endometriosis is a common gynecological condition characterized by the abnormal growth of endometrial-like tissue in locations outside the uterus, and its development remains poorly understood. This study aims to …

How Women with Endometriosis Use Social Media for Support and Self-Management: An Analysis of Reddit Content.

Women with endometriosis often experience insufficient knowledge and support regarding their condition within the healthcare system. Women use social media to obtain information, share personal experiences, and establish connections with …

Identified endoplasmic reticulum stress-related molecular cluster and immune characterization in endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common disease among women of childbearing age, and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), a response involved in regulating protein homeostasis, has been linked to its pathogenesis. To identify …

Identification of metabolic reprogramming-associated biomarkers in endometriosis through integrated bioinformatics analysis.

Endometriosis (EMs), a common gynecological disorder, involves complex molecular mechanisms. Metabolic reprogramming (MR) has been recognized as a hallmark of EMs, contributing to lesion survival and immune microenvironment remodeling. This …

A Dual-Targeted Liposomal Nanosystem for Co-Delivery of Estrogen Receptor β Antagonist and Disulfiram for the Non-Hormonal Treatment of Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease that severely affects the physical and mental health of women of childbearing age. Due to the significant side effects of traditional hormone therapies, non-hormonal treatment …