Background: Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties that may influence the pathophysiology of endometriosis. This study investigated the association between vitamin D levels and endometriosis, and vitamin D receptor …
The initiation of endometriotic lesions is not well understood or characterized because endometriosis is typically diagnosed at an advanced stage. Endometriotic lesions are most often found on pelvic tissues and …
Endometriosis and endometrial polyps are oestrogen-dependent conditions that frequently co-occur, yet their combined prevalence remains unclear. This study synthesized data on the prevalence of endometrial polyps in women with endometriosis …
Endometriosis is a very common benign condition in women. In recent years certification of health care institutions has led to a more standardized care for endometriosis patients, aiming at improving …
Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are at an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), which is compounded in the presence of other risk factors such as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) …
This meta-analysis assesses the impact of non-medical endometrioma treatments on pregnancy rates in infertile women with endometriosis. Based on a search of PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE and Web of Science, 24 …
Considering low-quality evidence regarding the impact of laparoscopic surgery on in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates in women with endometriosis, our research aimed to evaluate IVF success rates and their …
Patients with endometriosis often experience bowel symptoms such as changing stool, abdominal pain and bloating similar to those associated with irritable bowel syndrome. These symptoms reduce quality of life (QoL). …
Ultrasound techniques for diagnosing deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) currently lack a quantitative method to assess microstructural heterogeneity in relation to diagnosis and clinical symptoms. This study evaluates Shannon entropy-based radiomics …
Endometriosis is a common cause of subfertility and infertility through myriad mechanisms. Imaging of endometriosis is critical for its diagnosis, characterization, and treatment. Understanding its imaging appearance, surgical management, and …