Pelvic and genital pain is a common symptom among women with endometriosis and may negatively affect sexual functioning. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) may improve sexual functioning, but whether this …
Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease. Although several studies have suggested a key role for estrogen receptor ERβ in EMS lesion development, its detection has been challenged by …
To evaluate the effects of a combined programme of therapeutic exercise (TE) and pain neurophysiology education (PNE) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), abdominal wall muscle thickness, menstrual symptoms and …
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in women, yet sex-specific risk factors are usually not included in conventional predictive models. Specifically, heart failure (HF) in women may …
In 2024, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published a report entitled Advancing Research on Chronic Conditions in Women. A major purpose of this report was to …
To investigate the association between menstrual-related disorders and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among young women in Japan, and to examine differences according to disorder type and hormonal therapy use.
Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent chronic inflammatory disease associated with pain and infertility, remains diagnostically and therapeutically challenging due to its multifactorial nature. Molecular mechanisms of the dynamic changes during disease …
Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the 1-year follow-up outcomes after minimally invasive nerve-sparing surgery for the complete excision of deep endometriosis (DE), with a specific focus on deep dyspareunia. Cases with …
A precise understanding of pelvic neurovascular anatomy is essential for minimizing complications during advanced gynecological and pelvic surgery. Retroperitoneal dissection requires a clear appreciation of spatial relationships between vascular, neural, …
Endometriosis has potential negative effects on the fertility, mental, and sexual health of women. Since the conducted studies have not comprehensively addressed the needs and strategies to improve sexual health, …