Leonardi M

Objective To characterize patterns of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) use and their perceived effects on endometriosis-related symptoms, quality of life, treatment burden, and symptom recurrence following discontinuation.…

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review qualitative and quantitative evidence on the role of social media (SM) in endometriosis awareness and disease management. DATA SOURCES: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus up to Decemb…

ABSTRACT Objective: To explore diagnostic preferences among individuals with confirmed or suspected endometriosis to inform the development of patient-centered diagnostic strategies. Design: Qualitative study using semi-structured focus gro…

Abstract BACKGROUND Patients with endometriosis experience chronic, inflammatory symptoms including severe pelvic pain and infertility, caused by endometrial-like tissue growth outside the uterus. Endometriosis remains poorly understood, la…

Background and aimMigraine is a common disabling conditions which, globally, affects 15.2% of the population. It is the second cause of health loss in terms of years lived with disability, the first among women. Despite being so common, it …

Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women and those assigned female at birth. However, it takes 6.4 years to diagnose using the conventional standard of laparoscopy. Noninvasive imaging enables a timelier diagnosis, reducing diagnostic delay as we…

There is a growing interest in the endocannabinoid system and the gut microbiota. Both areas have been suggested to play a role in endometriosis, however this is yet to be studied comprehensively. The purpose of this narrative review is to …

Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women, taking 6.4 years to diagnose using conventional laparoscopy. Non-invasive imaging enables timelier diagnosis, reducing diagnostic delay, risk and expense of surgery. This review updates literature explori…

Objectives: To determine the impact of the diagnostic test method (clinical, diagnostic imaging, or diagnostic laparoscopy) of endometriosis on the individual’s sense of control over their disease and their perceived access to social suppor…

Abstract We aim to describe the diagnosis and surgical management of urinary tract endometriosis (UTE). We detail current diagnostic tools including advanced transvaginal ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and surgical diagnostic tools…

The clinical management of women with deep peritoneal endometriosis remains controversial. The debate focuses mainly on the precise role of hormonal medical treatment and surgery and on the most suitable surgical technique to be used. In pa…

STUDY QUESTION: Are women with endometriosis who conceive with IVF at increased risk of preterm birth? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with endometriosis who conceive with IVF do not face an increased risk of preterm birth. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: The…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether women with endometriosis achieving singleton pregnancies with IVF face an increased risk of miscarriage. DESIGN: Matched case-control study. SETTING: Infertility units. PATIENT(S): Women achieving singleton…

Research on the effect of adenomyosis on the rate of success of IVF is controversial. Differences in study design, study power, criteria and instrument used to diagnose adenomyosis and choice of controls may explain these discrepancies. To …