The gut microbiota plays a crucial function in reproductive well-being and is vital for maintaining fundamental physiological balance. This article surveys the mutual relationships between the gut flora and the …
Online Health Communities (OHCs) are key platforms for people seeking medical information and social support. Individuals with persistent pain often use these communities to better understand their condition, share experiences, …
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 …
Endometriosis is a challenging condition to diagnose, frequently typified by long diagnostic delays. In an online survey study of 657 endometriosis patients from Aotearoa New Zealand, awareness of endometriosis at …
Endometriosis can significantly affect family and intimate relationships. This mixed-methods study examined the impact of endometriosis on family life, with a focus on parenting. Women completed an online survey including …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where patients face challenging care journeys. There is minimal literature regarding perspectives of nurses on their approach to caring for endometriosis patients.
Objective: Nutrition is a key determinant of women's health across all life stages. Clinical practice remains heterogeneous because of lack of evidence and non-homogeneous guidelines. Despite growing research on micronutrient …
Early diagnosis of endometriosis is crucial, yet limited literature exists on factors influencing women's decisions to seek diagnosis. This study explores the role of symptoms, health beliefs, and social influences …
To explore the characteristics of symptom flares, individual experiences and behaviours during flares in people with endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, yet diagnosis is often delayed because symptoms are non-specific and definitive confirmation typically relies on invasive procedures. Composite indices …