Research on the association between urinary heavy metals, phthalates, phytoestrogens (PEs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and endometriosis (EM) is limited. Data were from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey …
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.
Background and objectives Diagnosis and treatment of infertility, mostly sought at tertiary facilities, contribute to substantial out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). This study estimated OOPE among couples seeking care for endometriosis, male …
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects over 25% of women, with endometriosis being a predominant cause. Central sensitization, particularly pelvic and perineal pain central sensitization (PPCS), is increasingly recognized as a …
Neonatal uterine bleeding (NUB) has been hypothesized as a relatively common early-life event potentially linked to the later development of endometriosis through retrograde menstruation. However, its true prevalence and biological …
The impact of endometrioma size on ovarian reserve remains controversial. Although endometriomas are known to reduce anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels, some studies suggest a paradoxical association between larger cysts and …
To compare pain, menstrual flow, and quality of life (QoL) between women undergoing surgery for endometriosis only compared with women with endometriosis and coexisting adenomyosis.
To evaluate the behavioral and clinical characteristics of endometriosis patients at the largest tertiary healthcare center in Lebanon and to analyze the effect of endometriosis symptoms, age of menarche, sexual …
Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) represent a major preventable cause of medication-related harm globally. Their prevalence varies across health systems, but common drivers include polypharmacy, aging populations, and specialty-specific prescribing patterns. Large-scale …
Effective utilization of perioperative blood transfusions can reduce costs and minimize blood waste. This study aimed to audit the appropriateness of current blood utilization practices in gynecological surgeries, characterize transfusion …