Carlos Alberto Petta

OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether there is an association between vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels in serum and peritoneal fluid, and the presence of pelvic endometriosis and its clinical symptoms. METHODS: Blood and perit…

AIM: The aim of the study is to compare the prevalence of depression in women surgically diagnosed with endometriosis according to the presence or absence of pelvic pain. METHODS: This cross-sectional prospective study evaluated 100 women …

This study compared the long-term effects of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device with those of GnRH agonist administration on serum levels of CA-125 in patients with endometriosis. The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devi…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of life in women with pelvic pain associated with endometriosis through the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). STUDY DESIGN: The study was cross-sectional and conducted at a tertiary care center. Six…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of rectal endoscopic ultrasound and to evaluate endometriosis in the rectovaginal septum, rectum, and sigmoid walls. DESIGN: Validation of diagnostic test (Canadian Task Force classification II-1).…

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the frequency of depression in women with endometriosis and actual symptom of pelvic pain to determine the necessity of psychological support. METHODS: A total of 50 women aged 24 to 48 with endometriosis and referring …