Endometriosis is a chronic disease that may require surgical intervention under certain circumstances. Although the condition itself is associated with impaired fertility in 30-50% of affected individuals, surgical treatment may …
Adenomyosis is a prevalent disorder of the archimetra, historically conflated with endometriosis but possessing a unique pathobiological trajectory. This review synthesises current molecular evidence to propose a unified mechanistic framework …
Natalia C. Llarena, MD, FACOG, on clinical diagnosis and early fertility preservation in endometriosis Contemporary OB/GYN
Fertility preservation options, including cryopreservation of oocytes, embryos, and ovarian tissue, were initially focused on women undergoing gonadotoxic chemotherapy for oncologic treatment. The indications have expanded to include nonmalignant conditions …
Müllerian anomalies complicated by extrapelvic endometriosis are uncommon, and herniation of Müllerian remnants into the inguinal canal is exceptionally rare. These complex presentations pose significant diagnostic challenges arising from intricate …
The advancement of nanotechnology has revolutionized reproductive healthcare worldwide. It has enabled the treatment of various conditions, such as infertility, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancies, erectile dysfunction, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that is increasingly recognized as a systemic condition with profound implications for female reproductive potential. In addition to pelvic distortion and impaired folliculogenesis, …
Aberrant vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-driven angiogenesis is central to the establishment and persistence of endometriosis. Although numerous anti-angiogenic compounds have been tested, evidence remains fragmented, and no comparative framework …
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of various laparoscopic techniques for endometrioma management, focusing on their impact on fertility outcomes and …
Advances in cancer therapy, delayed parenthood, and an increasing number of reproductive disorders have intensified the need for the effective preservation of fertility. However, current clinical strategies such as ovarian …