Introduction: We aimed to characterize the treatment patterns of women with a self-reported diagnosis of endometriosis in Canada. Methods: Between December 2018 and January 2019 an online cross-sectional survey was administered to women age…
Selective progesterone receptor modulators may have a role in the treatment of endometriosis. The aim of this report is to review the effect of ulipristal acetate (UPA) on endometriosis lesions and symptoms in women treated prior to surgery…
Endometriosis-associated pain (EAP) has a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected and their families. Recognizing that endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with an impairment in function and negative social im…
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition, affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women. It commonly presents with pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility and can significantly have an impact on one's quality of life. …
Endometriosis can have a profound impact on women's lives, including associated pain, infertility, decreased quality of life, and interference with daily life, relationships, and livelihood. The first step in alleviating these adverse seque…
BACKGROUND: Understanding the impact of race/ethnicity on the prevalence and presentation of endometriosis may help improve patient care. OBJECTIVE: To review systematically the evidence for the influence of race/ethnicity on the prevalenc…
OBJECTIF: Améliorer la compréhension de l'endométriose et fournir une directive clinique factuelle pour ce qui est du diagnostic et de la prise en charge de l'endométriose. ISSUES: Parmi les issues évaluées, on trouve les effets de la pris…
Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve blocks for patients with lower abdominal wall pain in a gynaecology setting. Methods: A retrospective chart review of 131 patients who received ilioinguinal/…
STUDY QUESTION: How is endometriosis associated with adverse maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancy? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with endometriosis are at elevated risk for serious and important adverse maternal (pre-eclampsia, gesta…
INTRODUCTION: Ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve blocks (IINBs) are a simple, minimally invasive option for managing pain associated with ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric neuropathy (IIN). This study assessed the safety and efficacy of IINBs in…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of elagolix, an oral, nonpeptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist, over 12 months in women with endometriosis-associated pain. METHODS: Elaris Endometriosis (EM)-III and -IV were exte…
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To quantify the relationship between type of benign pelvic disease and risk of surgical site infection (SSI) after hysterectomy. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING: Hospi…
Background: Patients who present to a gynecologist often describe concurrent bowel symptoms, which may or may not be related to their gynecologic diagnosis. Despite the common association of these symptoms with gynecologic diseases, such as…