Mike Armour
ORCID: 0000-0001-7539-9851
· 141 papers in corpus
2021
other
2021
Abstract Background Endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar to that of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity and is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain. Current non-surgical treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflam…
other
2021
Abstract Background Endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar to that of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity and is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain. Current non-surgical treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflam…
other
2021
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar to that of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity and is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain. Current non-surgical treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories…
qualitative
2021
BACKGROUND: Surveys of acupuncture practitioners worldwide have shown an increase in the use of acupuncture to treat women's health conditions over the last ten years. Published studies have explored the effectiveness of acupuncture for var…
nonrandomized-trial
2021
Abstract Introduction Menstrual cycle-related conditions, such as dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding, are common amongst those under 25. Despite having significant impact on work, education and social activities, most do not seek medical adv…
2021
observational
2020
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects a significant number of women worldwide. Internationally, people with endometriosis report significant negative impact across many areas of their life. We aimed to use an online survey using the EndoCost to…
observational
2020
Abstract Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects a significant number of women worldwide. Internationally, people with endometriosis report significant negative impact across many areas of their life. We aimed to use an online survey using the En…
other
2020
COVID-19 has led to new obstacles in the care for women with endometriosis. With many centers around the globe temporarily ceasing outpatient appointments, diagnostic imaging for non-acute pelvic pain, surgery for endometriosis, and fertili…
2020
This opinion article is endorsed by the World Endometriosis Society (WES) and the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS)The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic shift in the clinical practice of women’s health and routine…
observational
2020
Endometriosis is a debilitating women's health condition and is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain. Impaired cognitive control is common in chronic pain conditions, however, it has not yet been investigated in endometriosis. The a…
other
2020
Self-management strategies to consider to combat endometriosis symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic
The care of patients with endometriosis has been complicated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Medical and allied healthcare appointments and surgeries are being temporarily postponed. Mandatory self-isolation has created…
2020
Abstract Background: Endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar to that of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity and is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain. Current non-surgical treatments such as non-steroidal anti-infl…
observational
2020
We aimed to assess the knowledge of the lay general population regarding the utility and availability of tools to diagnosis endometriosis, with special attention on ultrasound. An international cross-sectional e-mail survey study was perfor…
meta-analysis
2020
(Abstracted from J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020;27:390–407) Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by endometrium-like lesions outside the uterus. Pelvic pain and infertility are hallmarks of the disorder.
2019
observational
2019
OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine the prevalence, tolerability, and self-reported effectiveness of cannabis in women with endometriosis. METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between October and December 2017. Recr…
2019
meta-analysis
2019
BACKGROUND: Exercise has a number of health benefits and has been recommended as a treatment for primary dysmenorrhoea (period pain), but the evidence for its effectiveness on primary dysmenorrhoea is unclear. This review examined the avail…
2019
observational
2019
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has a significant negative impact on the lives of women, and current medical treatments often do not give sufficient pain relief or have intolerable side effects for many women. The majority of women with primary d…
2019
observational
2019
INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis has a significant cost of illness burden in Europe, UK and the USA, with the majority of costs coming from reductions in productivity. However, information is scarce on if there is a differing impact between endo…
2019