Dysmenorrhea is a common disorder that substantially disrupts the lives of young women. To determine whether there is evidence of activation of the innate immune system in dysmenorrhea and whether …
Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissues. Mechanisms of tissue dissemination in endometriosis may be similar to those involved in tumor metastasis. We hypothesize that dysregulation of …
Ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC), with unique clinical and molecular characteristics compared with other histological types of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), behaves like a distinct entity and has a poorer …
This study sought to evaluate prevalence of regret with the decision to undergo a hysterectomy at a young age.
Cardiovascular diseases are become the primary cause of death in women. The cardiovascular risk of the woman has unknown specificities and remains underestimated. At equal age, women have more cardio …
Vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP) mediates various biological processes in humans. The goal of this study was to investigate whether VDBP gene polymorphisms could predispose Korean women to endometriosis.
We believe the uterosacral ligaments (USLs) are an essential key to resolving the dilemma of diagnosing endometriosis non-invasively. This editorial will utilise laparoscopic and ultrasonographic figures and videos, along with …
There is a great need for a noninvasive diagnosis for endometriosis. Several biomarkers and biomarker panels have been proposed. Biomarker models consisting of CA-125, VEGF, Annexin V, and glycodelin/sICAM-1 were …
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is defined as an endometriotic lesion penetrating to a depth of >5 mm and is associated with pelvic pain, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Our …
Endometriosis-associated pain afflicts an enormous number of women who suffer from endometriosis. There is an urgent need to explore the pathogenesis of endometriosis-associated pain to identify targets for treatment of …