Elliott G. Richards

The management of endometriosis and its impact on fertility is a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires a comprehensive understanding of the disease process, its relationship with fertility, and the available treatment options. Al…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the associations of time to endometriosis diagnosis after presentation for pelvic pain between patients of different ages, races, ethnicities, and body mass index (BMI) ranges. METHODS: This retrospective study was con…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting ~10% of reproductive-age individuals and contributing significantly to infertility, pain, and reduced quality of life. Since our 2020 review, new pharmacologic strate…

PURPOSE: To determine whether patients with Marfan syndrome are at an increased risk for reproductive disorders. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the US collaborative network on the TriNetX research network of h…

Several mechanisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of endometriosis-related infertility. For patients considering surgery, the risk of iatrogenic injury is among the most important factors in the context of fertility preservation, …

Endometriomas may contribute to infertility and are associated with diminished ovarian reserve. Surgical management can damage the ovarian cortex and further diminish ovarian reserve. Surgical therapy of endometriomas can be achieved via cy…

BackgroundDespite an estimated 10% prevalence of endometriosis among reproductive-age women, surgical population-based data are limited.ObjectiveWe sought to investigate racial and ethnic disparities in surgical interventions and complicati…

Endometriosis is a leading cause of pelvic pain and infertility. It is defined by the presence of endometrial tissue in extrauterine locations. The development of novel therapies and diagnostic tools for endometriosis has been limited due i…

Endometriosis is a leading cause of pelvic pain and infertility. It is defined by the presence of endometrial tissue in extrauterine locations. The development of novel therapies and diagnostic tools for endometriosis has been limited due i…

PurposeTo compare growth factor and cytokine profiles in the endometrial secretions of patients with and without endometriosis to determine whether a particular protein profile is predictive of the disease.MethodsPatients undergoing laparos…

Study objectiveThe objective of this video is to review relevant surgical anatomy, resection and ablation methods, and techniques to optimize management of diaphragmatic endometriosis.DesignVideo footage of surgical anatomy and surgical tec…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is estimated to affect 10% of reproductive-aged women. The gold standard for treatment is surgery; however, surgery carries a significant morbidity and cost burden. There is an ongoing need for safe, effective me…

Endometriosis is a heterogeneous, recalcitrant disease that affects 10% of reproductive-age women. Resistance to conventional therapy critically raises the need for novel treatment options that target specific, dysregulated underlying molec…

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), a common health concern of women, is a heterogeneous clinical entity that is traditionally categorized into organic and nonorganic causes. Despite varied pharmacologic treatments, few offer sustained efficac…