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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is characterized by ectopic implantation of endometrial cells, which show increased proliferation and migration. Somatostatin (SST) and its analogues inhibit normal and cancer cell growth and motility through the S…

ObjectivesAdenomyosis is a disorder defined by the presence of ectopic endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) is currently the first-line examination for this condition and the aim of this paper i…

In order to estimate the impact of laparoscopic stripping of endometriomas on the ovarian follicular reserve, 43 normo-ovulatory women were studied by endocrine (anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), FSH, LH, inhibin B, oestradiol) and ultrasonogra…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to estimate the incidence of endometriosis in a northwestern region of Italy. The potential sources of geographical variations in the incidence of endometriosis within the region are discussed. METHODS: T…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The surgical management of deeply infiltrating endometriosis involving the ureter is a complex procedure that requires an accurate balance between the need for complete excision of endometriotic foci and the need to avoid…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare feasibility and surgical outcome of laparoscopic gynecologic surgery between obese, overweight, normal-weight, and underweight women. DESIGN: Retrospective case control study (Canadian Task Force classification …

BACKGROUND: this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic conservative management of ureteral endometriosis. METHODS: Eighty cases of histologically confirmed endometriosis affecting the ureter, 10 of which with …

ObjectiveTo determine the effect of the GHRH antagonist JV-1-36 on proliferation and survival of primary ectopic human endometriotic stromal cells (ESCs) and the T HESC cell line.DesignProspective laboratory study.SettingUniversity hospital…