Alexandra Kohl Schwartz

Chronic endometritis is persistent inflammation of the endometrium, often underdiagnosed due to its oligosymptomatic presentation. Both chronic endometritis and adenomyosis share inflammatory and structural alterations of the endometrial-my…

Chronic endometritis is persistent inflammation of the endometrium, often underdiagnosed due to its oligosymptomatic presentation. Both chronic endometritis and adenomyosis share inflammatory and structural alterations of the endometrial-my…

Fertility preservation options, including cryopreservation of oocytes, embryos, and ovarian tissue, were initially focused on women undergoing gonadotoxic chemotherapy for oncologic treatment. The indications have expanded to include nonmal…

Both chronic endometritis and endometriosis are common entities in infertile patients. The association and the co-existence of these two entities are poorly evaluated. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the a…

Both chronic endometritis and endometriosis are common entities in infertile patients. The association and the co-existence of these two entities are poorly evaluated. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the a…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis affects approximately 10 % of women and is associated with chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, infertility, and impaired quality of life. This study explores the association between psychosomatic diseases/ symptoms and en…

Background: While the sexuality of patients with endometriosis is an established topic in research, the possible effect of endometriosis on partnership sexuality has come to the fore only recently. To improve counseling, more information is…

Zusammenfassung Die prämature Ovarialinsuffizienz (POI) bedeutet für die Patientin einen frühzeitigen Verlust der ovariellen Funktion mit den kurz- und langfristigen Folgen des Östrogenmangels sowie niedrigen Schwangerschaftschancen. Mit ei…

INTRODUCTION: Recent evidence shows that endometriosis, a significant cause of infertility, may already present in adolescents. Dysmenorrhea, often leading to school absences, is a key symptom of the maturing menstrual cycle but also of end…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, i.e., endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting physical functioning. However, the specific levels of physical activity (PA) in the context of endometriosis and diff…

BACKGROUND: Pain plays a central role in endometriosis. The complex relationship among pain characteristics, comorbid pain disorders and daily life represents a challenge for medical support. This multicentre cross-sectional case-control st…

PROBLEM: Repeated implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss are associated with chronic endometritis, a persistent endometrial inflammation. Its diagnosis and treatment may increase pregnancy and live birth rates. The aim of this st…

Zusammenfassung Die Adenomyose ist durch endometriale Zellen im Myometrium charakterisiert. Zu den klinischen Beschwerden gehören Schmerzen, Blutungsstörungen und beeinträchtigte Fertilität. Die Abklärung beinhaltet eine gute Anamnese und d…

Abstract Background Dyspareunia, one of the main symptoms of the chronic gynecological pelvic pain disorder endometriosis, may interfere with the likelihood of reaching an orgasm, yet for women with dyspareunia, no data on orgasm rates in d…

Objectives Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease most commonly causing severe and chronic pelvic pain as well as an impaired quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate if and how endometriosis affects choices regarding pr…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis-associated pain and dyspareunia influence female sexuality, but little is known about men's experiences in affected couples. AIM: To investigate how men partners experience sexuality in partnership with women with …

STUDY QUESTION: Is fatigue a frequent symptom of endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: Fatigue is an underestimated symptom of endometriosis as it affects the majority of women with endometriosis, but it is not widely discussed in literature. WHAT…

STUDY QUESTION: Is maltreatment during childhood (MC), e.g. sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect, associated with diagnosis of endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: Childhood sexual abuse, emotional abuse/neglect and inconsist…

Endometriosis affects various aspects of women's lives. We searched for predictors for patient satisfaction with medical support (PSwMS) in women with endometriosis. The study was designed as a multi-centre retrospective cohort study. We ap…

Endometriosis is a chronic disease occurring in up to 10% of women during reproductive age. Compared to women without endometriosis the number of childbirths is reduced, but can be augmented by artificial reproductive therapy (ART). Current…