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 …
Women with endometriosis frequently experience psychological and sexual concerns. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) and progestin-only pills (POPs) represent first-line treatments for the disease, yet their potential negative impact on mood …
Menopause remains a largely neglected aspect of women's health in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Despite the profound physical, cognitive, and …
Endometriosis is a complex, estrogen-dependent disease with limited effective treatments that often focus on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying pathology. Current therapies, such as progestins and GnRH agonists, …
Endometriosis affects an estimated 25% to 75% of adolescent patients with chronic pelvic pain; the diagnosis is made surgically and treatment typically consists of hormone suppression and pain management strategies. …
Endometriosis is a prevalent condition characterised by chronic pelvic pain, significantly impacting women's quality of life and well-being. Pain catastrophizing is a cognitive tendency of exaggerated worrying, a sense of …
Endometriosis (EMs) and depression are both common conditions that have a significant negative impact on quality of life. However, it is still unclear about the relationship between them. The study …
Background: The management of endometriosis-associated pain has traditionally focused on analgesic efficacy. However, with high-level evidence demonstrating therapeutic equivalence among principal hormonal classes, the paradigm has shifted towards a patient-centred …
About one-third of South African women have clinically significant symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD). Several socio-demographic risk factors for PPD exist, but data on medical and obstetric risk factors remain …
Endometriosis affects 10-15% of people assigned female at birth and can cause chronic pelvic pain and impair many domains of quality of life, such as fertility, mood and bladder, bowel …