Ovarian cancer was the eighth most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 2022. The global age-standardized incidence rate of ovarian cancer decreased from 7.22/100,000 to 6.71/100,000 from 1990 to 2021. …
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 …
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between the cardiometabolic index and the prevalence of endometriosis among reproductive-age women in the United States. This cross-sectional population-based study used data from …
Hormonal therapy is the cornerstone of long-term endometriosis management, especially for women deferring surgery. In patients with comorbid migraine - a common, disabling condition - therapeutic choices must balance efficacy …
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting ~10% of reproductive-age individuals and contributing significantly to infertility, pain, and reduced quality of life. Since our 2020 review, new pharmacologic strategies, updated …
Dysmenorrhea is a common and disabling condition in women. We investigate the prevalence of endocrine dysmenorrhea treatment (EDT) and the use of pain medication in dysmenorrhea patients without surgically treated …
Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the importance of peritoneal fluid steroid hormone concentrations to understand the mechanism of hormonal medical treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Design: The …
To compare the short-term effects of dienogest and oral contraceptives (OCPs) on pain and quality of life in women with endometriosis.
Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is characterized by the infiltration of endometrial tissue into the pelvic organs, such as the rectovaginal septum, utero-ovarian, and uterosacral ligaments. Bowel involvement occurs in approximately …
Gonadal hormone receptors are widely distributed across the brain, yet their influence on brain structure remains understudied. Here, using precision imaging, we examined four females, including one with endometriosis and …