Background: Endometriosis has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, although the mechanisms are not fully understood. It has been suggested that undergoing a hysterectomy, with or without removal of the ovaries (oophorecto…
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood. METHODS: Using UK Biobank data, we assessed the relationship between endometrio…
OBJECTIVE: To develop a predictive risk score for superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SPE) in patients with negative examination and imaging, based on symptoms and quality of life measures. DESIGN: Multicenter nested case-control study c…
Abstract Study question Can we predict peritoneal endometriosis (PE) in women with pain symptoms who have no signs of endometriosis on examination or imaging studies? Summary answer A calculated score including dysmenorrhea, dysuria, dyspar…