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This FIGO committee opinion paper addresses the growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to common gynecologic and reproductive conditions across the life course. From adolescence through menopause, women are exposed to a wi…

Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as the simultaneous presence of gestation in two different sites, typically comprising an intrauterine pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy. Due to the widespread use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART…

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition characterised by the growth of endometrial-like tissue both within the muscular layer of the uterus and outside of it, affecting 10-15 % of women of reproductive age. This study investigate…

Opportunistic salpingectomy is defined as the removal of both fallopian tubes as part of a surgical procedure planned for other reasons. The goal is primary prevention of ovarian cancer. The procedure is offered to patients who are not know…

INTRODUCTION: Surgery for endometriosis is usually performed through minimally invasive surgery, either by experienced endometriosis surgeons or by supervised gynecology residents during their surgical training. This trial aimed to assess t…

BACKGROUND: Low-grade endometrial stroma sarcoma is a very rare mesenchymal neoplasm, that is usually found inside the uterine corpus. It is very uncommon that LG-ESS arises from extrauterine foci. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of …

IntroductionPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial condition that can include a myriad of symptom complexes. A study in North America demonstrated that a significant percentage of physicians were unaware of crucial aspects of …

(1) Background: Endometriosis is a frequent chronic pain condition in women of fertile age. Pain management with analgesics is frequently used by women with endometriosis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to health services was temporar…

ObjectiveSerous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) is a precursor lesion of pelvic high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC). Information on treatment and outcome of isolated STIC is rare. Therefore, we reviewed systematically the published li…

Background: Intermittent fasting (IF) is defined as an eating pattern without calorie restrictions, alternating between periods of fasting and eating. In the past decades IF has not only become a popular weight-reducing diet but is thought …

Background: Endometriosis is a multifaceted chronic pain condition that can have a negative impact on mental health. Patients suffering from chronic pain may face an additional psychological burden during adversity, such as the COVID-19 pan…

BackgroundTrial on five plasma biomarkers (CA125, HE4, OPN, leptin, prolactin) and their possible role in differentiating benign from malignant ovarian tumors.MethodsIn this unicentric prospective trial preoperative blood samples of 43 wome…

Abstract Study question The aim was to assess the prevalence of self-reported symptoms of depression and anxiety and the moderating factors influencing mental symptoms during the COVID–19 pandemic. Summary answer Endometriosis patients were…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic pain condition in premenopausal women. Pain is mainly characterized by pain intensity and may induce disability in all areas of daily life. Nevertheless, pain is influenced by emotional and social fact…

Abstract Introduction For patients considering undergoing assisted reproductive techniques (ART), many concerns arise when persistent ovarian cysts are found. This large study aimed to determine how ovarian cyst removal affects success rate…