Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition significantly affecting the quality of life. Its multifactorial etiology is not fully understood, and comprehensive pooled data on associated risk factors are lacking …
This review article explores the psychological dimension of gynecological disorders in girls and young women, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in medical care. Gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic …
Background: Ovarian cystectomy is standard treatment for endometrioma but is associated with decreased ovarian reserve. Catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) is an ovary-sparing image-guided alternative; however, supporting evidence comprises retrospective comparative and …
Early diagnosis of endometriosis is crucial, yet limited literature exists on factors influencing women's decisions to seek diagnosis. This study explores the role of symptoms, health beliefs, and social influences …
Endometriosis profoundly impairs sexual function through complex interactions between pain, hormonal disturbances, psychological distress, and sociodemographic factors.
The LYSET gene encodes the LYSET transmembrane protein, which regulates lysosome biogenesis by activating the mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) pathway. This is an autosomal recessive, ultrarare, and severe progressive skeletal dysplasia with …
This study investigated how chronic pelvic pain (CPP) develops using rhesus macaques with naturally occurring endometriosis and a multiple-lesion induction mouse model (MIM), as repeated retrograde menstruation is considered an …
Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain attributable to an underlying pelvic disease (e.g., endometriosis). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are …