BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease associated with pain, infertility, and delayed diagnosis. Non-invasive biomarkers are urgently needed to facilitate earlier detection and reduce the reliance on diagnostic laparos…
INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a chronic disease associated with pain that affects at least 10% of all women of reproductive age. The symptoms of endometriosis have a negative impact on quality of life; they limit the patient physically and…
ObjectiveVulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is an underestimated chronic disease. It can cause significant symptom burden and sexual dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction and current challenges in the management of VLS i…
STUDY QUESTION: Are there neurobiological changes induced by endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with endometriosis demonstrate specific neurobiological changes distinct from those in patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in the absence…