Information Needs of Women Affected by Endometriosis and Their Environment: Qualitative Results from Participatory Workshops.
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects ~10% of women, causing chronic pain, reduced quality of life, and, often, infertility. As endometriosis literacy and awareness are low in society and among health care providers …
Systemic Oxidative Stress Markers in Endometriosis: Elevated Advanced Glycation End Products and Sestrin 2 in Women with Ovarian Endometrioma.
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue growth and is strongly associated with oxidative stress; however, systemic biomarkers reflecting this stress response remain limited. Advanced …
Gut Microbiota Alterations and Reproductive Tract Dysbiosis in Endometriosis: A Systematic Review.
Background and Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease with multifactorial pathogenesis. Increasing evidence suggests that alterations in the gut and reproductive tract microbiota may contribute to disease development, …