Endometriosis and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) frequently coexist in women with chronic pelvic pain, yet overlapping symptoms and non-standardized diagnostic pathways often delay recognition of dual pathology. We propose …
Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. It is …
Endometriosis symptoms often first appear during adolescence, yet delays in seeking gynecologic consultation remain a persistent challenge worldwide. Despite growing international evidence, the specific patterns of symptom recognition and consultation …
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe pathology requiring complex pelvic surgery, which carries a rare but serious risk of uterine rupture during pregnancy. We report a primiparous patient who …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age as well as a notable …
Multidisciplinary care for endometriosis often includes surgical diagnosis and management, and within this context, the registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) plays a critical leadership role across the perioperative continuum. Surgical …
Women with endometriosis are at increased risk of severe postoperative pain due to nociceptive sensitization. While multimodal analgesia reduces opioid use, the added value of objective nociception monitoring remains unclear. …
Patient embarrassment represents a significant yet often underrecognized barrier to effective gynecological care. This review integrates multidisciplinary evidence from Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library (2000-2025) to examine the …
Chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) refer to a set of chronic pain disorders that frequently co-occur and may involve partially overlapping mechanisms. The U.S. National Institutes of Health currently recognizes …