Mahsa Gholiof

Objective To characterize patterns of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) use and their perceived effects on endometriosis-related symptoms, quality of life, treatment burden, and symptom recurrence following discontinuation.…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) in detecting deep endometriosis, ovarian endometriosis, and superficial endometriosis using the IDEA (International Deep Endometriosis Analysis) consensus…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To examine endometriosis-related content on Instagram, a platform increasingly used for health communication, to understand: 1) the identity of Instagram content creators; 2) themes, tones, and emotions evoked from posts; a…

OBJECTIVES: Endometriosis ultrasound is an accurate, cost-effective, and non-invasive diagnostic tool that can help improve the diagnostic delay that patients with endometriosis experience. As an emerging diagnostic method, the perspectives…

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disease, leading to chronic pain and inflammation, affecting 1 in 10 individuals presumed female at birth. The diagnostic journey is often arduous, marked by neglect of the right diagnosis and prol…

Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) is crucial for diagnosing endometriosis, guided by the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) guidelines. While TVS excels in diagnosing ovarian (OE) and deep endometriosis (DE), superficial endometri…

• Endometriosis with associated mental health symptoms lowers health-related quality of life. • Symptoms of anxiety and depression are associated with a greater number of endometriosis symptoms. • Further research is required and should rep…

The primary objective of this study is to determine the correlation between predicted surgical times using endometriosis ultrasound (US) with actual surgical times. Secondary objectives include determining the: 1) correlation between surgeo…

The primary objective of this study is to establish whether ultrasound (US) diagnosis of endometriosis affects patient decision-making on treatment options. Secondary objectives include determining: 1) patient comfort of endometriosis US; 2…

OBJECTIVES: To describe the use and perceived effectiveness of medical, surgical, and alternative therapies (e.g., diet, exercise, heat, cannabis, etc.) in managing endometriosis-associated pain in Canadians. METHODS: A cross-sectional onl…

The intricate interactions between the host cells, bacteria, and immune components that reside in the female reproductive tract (FRT) are essential in maintaining reproductive tract homeostasis. Much of our current knowledge surrounding the…