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- endometriosis 17
- adenomyosis 8
- mesh:D004715 7
- infertility 3
- dysmenorrhea 3
- chronic_pelvic_pain 2
- die_deep_infiltrating 2
- mesh:D004412 1
- mesh:D017699 1
- thoracic_endometriosis 1
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OBJECTIVES: Endometriosis and endometrial polyps are both estrogen-dependent conditions, and an association between these two pathologies has been observed in infertile women. Our research question was: "Is there an association between endo…
STUDY QUESTION: Are there histological and immunohistochemical patterns of superficial peritoneal endometriotic lesions of symptomatic patients that characterize non-response to dienogest treatment and may suggest progesterone resistance? …
STUDY QUESTION: Are endometriotic lesions affecting bilateral organs or anatomical structures distributed symmetrically on both sides of the body? SUMMARY ANSWER: The left-sided preponderance of pelvic endometriotic lesions, and the right-…
Endometriosis is associated with nociceptive pain, as well as peripheral and central sensitization. Evidence-based treatment suggestions for controlling endometriosis should be based on the convergence of the best scientific evidence, physi…
Endometriosis is associated with nociceptive pain and with peripheral as well as central sensitization. To relieve nociceptive pain, most symptomatic patients benefits from hormonal therapy, which includes first-line (progestogens and estro…
PURPOSE: Although thoracic endometriosis (TE) represents the most common manifestation of extra-pelvic endometriosis, it is a rare condition and currently there is no established clinical guideline for the management of this condition. The …
In their thought-provoking commentary, Hudelist et al.1 highlighted the inconsistent association between endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. They warned that the origin of symptoms may be multifactorial and not always due to the presence…
Many adolescents and young women experience dysmenorrhea, a condition that is often trivialized or overlooked but can cause a substantial deterioration in health-related quality of life. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-…
INTRODUCTION: Peritoneal infiltrating and fibrotic endometriosis, also known as deep endometriosis, is the most severe manifestation of the disease that can cause severe complications including bowel and ureteral stenosis. The natural histo…
We performed a comprehensive narrative synthesis of systematic reviews with meta-analysis published in the last 5 years on the association of endometriosis and adenomyosis with reproductive and obstetric outcomes. This review aimed to defin…
STUDY QUESTION: Is it possible to reduce the cost of GnRH agonist treatment for endometriosis by using non-standard dosing regimens? SUMMARY ANSWER: An extended-interval dosing regimen of a 3.75 mg depot formulation of triptorelin injected …
According to consistent epidemiological data, the slope of the incidence curve of endometriosis rises rapidly and sharply around the age of 25 years. The delay in diagnosis is generally reported to be between 5 and 8 years in adult women, b…
The potential for repeated ovulation and menstruation is thought to have provided a Darwinian advantage during the Palaeolithic. Reproductive conditions remained relatively stable until the pre-industrial era, characterized by late menarche…
INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis pathogenesis is still a matter of debate. It is now agreed that a complex cooperation of genetic, hormonal, immune and environmental factors is implicated. However, no consensus has been reached yet on what first…