Irene Lambrinoudaki

BACKGROUND: Estrogens have been proposed as modulators of gut microbiome (GM) composition, yet evidence from observational studies remains inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis aimed to systematically summarise existing evidence on G…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition, and problems may persist or develop after the menopause. Endometriosis or its treatment in premenopausal women may lead to premature or early menopause. Thus, it is imperative…

Women undergo important changes in sex hormones throughout their lifetime that can impact cardiovascular disease risk. Whereas the traditional cardiovascular risk factors dominate in older age, there are several female-specific risk factors…

INTRODUCTION: Uterine fibroids (also termed leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common tumors of the female reproductive tract. AIM: The aim of this position statement is to provide and critically appraise evidence on the management of wome…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a common disease in women of reproductive age. The symptoms usually disappear after a natural or a surgical menopause. Estrogen-based hormone therapy is required in women with premature or early menopause unti…

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a retrospective study on case reports found in literature across the world on benign müllerian lesions of the urogenital tract and on cases of malignant transformation from müllerian duct remnants in order to better un…

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder of the reproductive age characterised by pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea and infertility. Classic theories have failed to propose a precise pathogenetic mechanism. Recent studies have investigated …

AIM: To determine the prevalence of ovarian cancer and endometrial polyps in women with moderate and severe ovarian endometriosis. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 667 cases of moderate and severe endometriosis laparoscopically and his…

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the aetiopathogenesis and the role of defective 'immunosurveillance' in endometriosis. METHOD: Review of studies on the pathogenesis of endometriosis, focusing particularly on novel molecules which express adhesive or…

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity and is usually confined to the pelvis. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of functionin…