C. Tamer Erel

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the thermo-chemical effects of nonablative Er:YAG laser on human endometrial stromal cells (hESCs). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this laboratory based study, for the hESCs cultures, endometrial tissue biopsy samples…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition, and problems may persist or develop after the menopause. Endometriosis or its treatment in premenopausal women may lead to premature or early menopause. Thus, it is imperative…

Estrogen-dependent conditions, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, lipedema, polycystic ovary syndrome, and breast cancer, are intimately involved with hormonal changes related to estrogen and their receptors. These conditions can be expres…

INTRODUCTION: Uterine fibroids (also termed leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common tumors of the female reproductive tract. AIM: The aim of this position statement is to provide and critically appraise evidence on the management of wome…

Background and design.- Vulvar endometriosis is a very uncommon disorder. A 38-year-old woman noted a mass at a size of a walnut in the inferior aspect of right labium major for about one and a half months and she noticed no change in the s…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a common disease in women of reproductive age. The symptoms usually disappear after a natural or a surgical menopause. Estrogen-based hormone therapy is required in women with premature or early menopause unti…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Laparoscopy is widely used during infertility work-up, although it is sometimes unnecessary. This review highlights when laparoscopic intervention should be used in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology cycles…