Aakriti R Carrubba

OBJECTIVE: Central sensitization (CSS), a condition where the central nervous system amplifies pain signals, may impact response to treatment of chronic pain conditions. The objective of this study is to determine if CSS affects outcomes af…

INTRODUCTION: A 40-year-old female with known endometriosis presented to the office after 10 days of prolonged bleeding. She had pelvic pain and pressure that could not be managed with ibuprofen. Pelvic MRI showed deep infiltrating endometr…

INTRODUCTION: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects 14% of women and is associated with high utilization of healthcare. CPP frequently results in referral to women’s health services and is the reason for 10% of gynecologist referrals, 12% of hy…

INTRODUCTION: Bladder endometriosis is defined by the presence of endometriosis extending into the detrusor muscle. The most common presenting symptoms are lower urinary tract symptoms such as dysuria and hematuria, which may worsen with me…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a condition that leads to a chronic inflammatory state, which has been associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Ovarian endometriomas are commonly treated via laparoscopic cystectomy; however, there is som…

Endometriosis, an inflammatory disease primarily affecting the pelvis and peritoneum, manifests with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyschezia, dyspareunia, and infertility. Despite its ubiquity, the management of endometriosis is challenging du…

BACKGROUND: Endosalpingiosis is a pathologic diagnosis of ectopic epithelium resembling the fallopian tubes. It has been described with clinical characteristics that are similar to endometriosis. The primary objective is to determine if end…

OBJECTIVE: Endosalpingiosis is a poorly understood condition of ectopic epithelium resembling the fallopian tubes. It has been described as an incidental pathology finding, a disease similar to endometriosis, and in association with maligna…

The laparoscopic, or “straight-stick” approach to hysterectomy accounts for ∼30% of hysterectomies performed. Enhanced magnification and visualization, decreased blood loss, and fewer complications have made laparoscopic hysterectomy a pref…

INTRODUCTION: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects up to 15% of women in the United States. The endocannabinoid system can be a pharmacological target for endometriosis-related pelvic pain, as cannabis receptors are highly expressed in the ute…

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects up to 15% of women in the United States. The endocannabinoid system is a potential pharmacological target for pelvic pain as cannabinoid receptors are highly expressed in the uterus and other no…