Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects ∼15% of women and gender-diverse people, yet it is often dismissed by healthcare providers partly due to lack of related medical education. This brief communication …
Trauma-informed approaches can promote the creation of systems that prioritize safety and empowerment to improve patient well-being. These approaches are especially important in sexual and reproductive health care, where patients …
In this article, I examine the uterus as an object in relation to endometriosis and the epistemological struggle of sufferers to have their pain taken seriously. Defined by endometrial-like tissue …
The authors of this commentary published two peer-reviewed online articles in 2020 and 2022 on the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) PSNet that were removed by the …
Gender disparities persist in health research, care and outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify and explore the health conditions and social issues that affect women and girls …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting 1 in 7 women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals in Australia. It significantly impacts daily life, causing pain, psychological distress and productivity loss. Multidisciplinary team …
Women and gender-diverse people with disabilities are at an elevated risk of gender-based violence (GBV). This study examines how women and gender-diverse people with disabilities experience GBV and how such …
Endometriosis is a hormone-sensitive inflammatory condition affecting between 5% and 10% of reproductive-aged women and an unknown number of gender-diverse individuals. It is often associated with debilitating pelvic pain symptoms. …
This systematic review aims to synthesize available evidence on the prevalence of endometriosis in the trans male population.