Background and study aims Rectal mucosal prolapse syndrome (RMPS) usually manifests as rectal bleeding and tenesmus. Endoscopically it can be easily misdiagnosed as malignant rectal tumor (MRT). This study aimed …
Endometriosis is a debilitating and painful gynecological inflammatory disease affecting up to 15% of women and transgender men. Current treatments are ineffective for a substantial proportion of patients, underscoring the …
Chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) are a subset of chronic pain conditions commonly comorbid with one another and more prevalent in women and individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB). Pain …
Endometriosis and adenomyosis are two closely related, estrogen-dependent, benign gynecological diseases. The available evidence on their common pathogenesis and association is limited and often does not address the heterogeneity of …
Endometriosis seriously affects 6-10 % of reproductive women globally and poses significant clinical challenges. The process of ectopic endometrial cell colonization shares similarities with cancer, and a dysfunctional immune microenvironment, …
Endometriosis is a significant contributor to female infertility, and its complex nature and varied phenotypes lead to questions regarding the value of surgical management. In this manuscript, we summarize current …
Endometriosis negatively impacts the health-related quality of life of 190 million women worldwide. Novel advances in nonhormonal treatments for this debilitating condition are desperately needed. Macrophages play a vital role …
Endometriosis is a complex and heterogeneous condition affecting 10% of reproductive-age women, and yet, it often goes undiagnosed for several years. Limited observed heritability (7%) of large genetic association studies …
In this case series, we discuss 10 cases of norethindrone-induced transaminitis and conduct a literature review of this rare adverse event. A retrospective chart review was conducted on 10 patients …
Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent disease characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside their normal anatomical location. While laparoscopic removal of foci remains the gold standard therapy, …