George A. Vilos

Persistent post-endometrial ablation uterine bleeding indicates that no method of EA eliminates the entire endometrium, and post-EA hysteroscopy shows a distorted and scarred uterine cavity in the majority of patients. These observations ra…

Abstract Study question Does adenomyosis impact reproductive and neonatal outcomes? Summary answer Adenomyosis increases risk of infertility and pregnancy/delivery complications. Increased surveillance may aid in prevention and/or decreasin…

Hysteroscopy has evolved from the traditional art of examining the uterine cavity for diagnostic purposes to an invaluable modality to concomitantly diagnose and (see and) treat a multitude of intrauterine pathologies, especially in the fie…

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the validity of laparoscopic visualization for the diagnosis of endometriosis compared with histopathology.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective chart review at a tertiary care hospital in Canada for the …

The study investigated the effect of normal and supraphysiological (resulting from gonadotropin-dependent ovarian stimulation) levels of estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) on mouse uterine aquaporin gene/protein (Aqp/AQP) expression on Da…

ObjectiveTo identify the indications for hysterectomy, preoperative assessment, and available alternatives required prior to hysterectomy. Patient self-reported outcomes of hysterectomy have revealed high levels of patient satisfaction. The…

ObjectiveTo improve the understanding of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and to provide evidence-based guidelines of value to primary care health professionals, general obstetricians and gynaecologists, and those who specialize in chronic pain.Bu…

ObjectifAméliorer La compréhension de la douleur pelvienne chronique (DPC) et fournir des directives cliniques factuelles qui bénéficieront aux fournisseurs de soins de santé primaires, aux obstétriciens-gynécologues et aux spécialistes de …

We present a case of a 22-year-old nulliparous woman, initially investigated by a urologist after she presented with a history of urinary tract symptoms including catamenial hematuria and suprapubic pain. Ultrasonographic and cystoscopic fi…

INTRODUCTION: The CAnadian women wiTh Uterine fibroids (UF) REgistry (CAPTURE) was designed to document real-world data about disease burden, management, and outcomes of symptomatic UFs. METHODS: This up to 2-year, prospective, observationa…

A b s t r a c t This report documents 2 cases of obstructive mucocele of the appendix secondary to endometriosis of the appendix. In 1 case, the tip of the mucocele was ruptured and associated with localized pseudomyxoma peritonei. Mucocele…

BackgroundEndocervicosis, endosalpingiosis, endometriosis, and adenomyosis represent choristomas of Mullerian origin and are referred to as mullerianosis. These conditions frequently coexist, and they may present with pelvic pain, mass lesi…

Study objectiveExperience with low-dose intermittent danazol or prolonged gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) with and without add-back therapy in endometriosis-associated ureteral obstruction.DesignRetrospective case series (Ca…

Granulosa cells are components of the sex cord-stromal cells in the ovary responsible for steroidogenesis. Uncommonly, extraovarian granulosa cells have been reported to be associated with malignant processes of the ovary. We report a uniqu…

OBJECTIVES: To develop a conceptually and semantically valid Arabic version of a validated disease-specific instrument of quality of life (QoL) for women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). METHODS: This is a prospective cohort study cond…

Endometriosis can develop in every organ and tissue in the female body except perhaps the spleen. The mechanism of distal metastasis is thought to be hematogenous or lymphatic spread from the uterus. Endometriotic lesions in the central ner…

OBJECTIVE: We sought to study the association between endometriosis and bipolar disorder. METHODS: Using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders, the prevalence of bipolar disorder was compared in 27 patients with end…