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PURPOSE: To examine the associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Australian women with endometriosis. METHODS: This population-based cohort study included 1,120 women with en…

BACKGROUND: A wide range of management options exist for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). Australian clinical standards emphasise the need for shared decision-making to ensure women receive comprehensive, reliable information about their opt…

This study aims to investigate the associations between the trajectories of menstrual symptoms over 18 years and measured blood pressure in midlife. Data were sourced from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Participants pr…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to highlight trends in the utilisation of selected endometriosis treatments before and after the launch of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis and observe the impact of the action plan on the utilisation o…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the validity and reliability of self-reported diagnoses of endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: The study included 8572 women from two Australian birth cohorts (1989-95 and 1973-78), using data from the Genetic variants, Earl…

IMPORTANCE: Although childhood adversity has been extensively studied in relation to various health outcomes, investigation of its association with gynecological conditions remains limited. OBJECTIVE: To systematically review studies exami…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has been linked to higher rates of a variety of symptoms; however, the findings from longitudinal studies are scarce and inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the association between endometriosis a…

In clinical practice, the co-existence of endometriosis and gastrointestinal symptoms is often observed. Using large-scale datasets, we report a genetic correlation between endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), peptic ulcer dise…

The prevalence of mental health disorders in young adults is increasing, yet there is limited empirical evidence on its economic consequences. We contribute to the literature by estimating the healthcare costs of psychological distress usin…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between endometriosis and women's health-related quality of life (HRQoL). STUDY DESIGN: This study included 3728 women born in 1973-78 using data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Healt…

PURPOSE: Previous studies have identified associations between individual reproductive factors and chronic disease risk among postmenopausal women. However, few have investigated the association of different markers of reproductive function…

ObjectivesThe anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test has been promoted as a way to inform women about their future fertility. However, data consistently show the test is a poor predictor of natural fertility potential for an individual woman. As…

STUDY QUESTION: Do the outcomes and use of ART differ between women with and without endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: ART use and outcome do not appear to differ for women with and without endometriosis, as long as endometriosis is diagnosed …