Brigitte Leeners

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The association between endometriosis and congenital uterine anomalies (CUAs) has been discussed for decades, but existing evidence about this association is scarce. Our study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of CUAs in wom…

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…

Endometriosis, a disease affecting about one out of ten women, is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. There is significant disease heterogeneity, but the pathophysiological mechanisms underlyin…

Endometriosis, a disease affecting about one out of ten women, is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. There is significant disease heterogeneity, but the pathophysiological mechanisms underlyin…

Endometriosis (E) is multifactorial disease affecting around 10% of women worldwide. The association between E and infertility is clinically well recognized. For E patients to achieve a successful pregnancy, assisted reproductive technologi…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (E) is multifactorial disease affecting around 10% of women worldwide. The association between E and infertility is clinically well recognized. For E patients to achieve a successful pregnancy, assisted reproductiv…

Background: Endometriosis (E) is multifactorial disease affecting around 10% of women worldwide. The association between E and infertility is clinically well recognized. For E patients to achieve a successful pregnancy, assisted reproductiv…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition marked by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, often co-occurring with leiomyoma and presenting a diagnostic challenge. We analyzed 96 plasma cytokines and inflammator…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition marked by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, often co-occurring with leiomyoma and presenting a diagnostic challenge. We analyzed 96 plasma cytokines and inflammator…

Introduction: The effect of endometrial thickness on live birth rates after embryo transfer, and whether there is a threshold below which the chances of live birth decrease, remains unclear. Although the eutopic endometrium in women with en…

INTRODUCTION: The effect of endometrial thickness on live birth rates after embryo transfer, and whether there is a threshold below which the chances of live birth decrease, remains unclear. Although the eutopic endometrium in women with en…

Introduction: Endometriosis is a highly prevalent disabling comorbidity of women with migraine. The aim of the current study was to identify menstrual migraine prevalence and features in women with endometriosis. Methods: This observational…

Abstract Study question Does endometriosis-associated infertility (E) change the microRNA (miRNA) profile of cumulus cells (CCs) with a differential footprint between fertilized oocytes and oocytes that failed fertilization? Summary answer …

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…

Endometriosis affects women of reproductive age. Increasing attention is being given to the characterization of comorbidities in endometriosis to enhance clinical phenotyping. Among these comorbidities, migraine has been reported to be sign…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis and adenomyosis are two closely related, estrogen-dependent, benign gynecological diseases. The available evidence on their common pathogenesis and association is limited and often does not address the heterogeneit…

INTRODUCTION: Partnership is an important resource in dealing with endometriosis related chronic pain. Hence, our objective was to assess partnership in the context of endometriosis and its symptoms, considering the perspectives of both ind…

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…

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 endo…

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Das Vorliegen einer Endometriose geht gehäuft mit einem unerfüllten Kinderwunsch einher. Hierbei wird von einem multifaktoriellen Einfluss der endometriosebedingten systemischen Entzündungsreaktion auf verschiede…

Background: Assisted reproductive technology treatment is recommended to overcome endometriosis-associated infertility but current evidence is controversial. Endometriosis is associated with lower antral follicle count (AFC) and oocyte yiel…