Pasquale De Franciscis

STUDY QUESTION: How do the three most widely accessible large language models perform in terms of accuracy, consistency, and reliability when answering clinically relevant questions derived from the 2022 ESHRE guideline on endometriosis? S…

Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and impact of impaired thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels on the reproductive outcomes of in vitro fertilization patients diagnosed with endometriosis and compared …

Background and Objectives: Oral contraceptives (OCs) are usually used to treat endometriosis

This systematic review and meta-analysis (CRD42024588171) compared the effectiveness of surgery followed by IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) with direct IVF/ICSI (i.e. without previous surgery) on the reproductive outcomes of…

OBJECTIVE: This preliminary study sought to provide initial insights into lead concentrations within the follicular fluid of infertile patients with and without endometriosis, tentatively observing any potential links between lead presence …

Background/Objectives: Adenomyosis is a common disorder of the uterus in those of reproductive age. Robotic-assisted surgery has been adopted to address the technical challenges of adenomyomectomy. This systematic review evaluated the curre…

Objective.Ovarian endometriosis, or endometriomas, is a common manifestation and is typically treated via laparoscopic cystectomy.However, this method may compromise ovarian function.Ablation, involving thermal destruction of endometriosis …

PURPOSE: Despite various stimulation protocols and adjuvant treatments, optimizing the reproductive success of women with poor ovarian response (POR) undergoing assisted reproduction techniques (ART) remains a challenge. The aim was to eval…

BACKGROUND: To date, there are no clear guidelines available on the treatment of adenomyosis-associated pelvic pain (AAPP); however, numerous hormonal treatments (HTs) are currently being used off-label. We conducted a systematic review and…

BACKGROUND: Hormone pre-treatment is still used before assisted reproductive technique (ART) in endometriotic women, but evidence supporting this recommendation is conflicting. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether hormone pre-treatment with gon…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of current hysteroscopic criteria compared with histopathological analysis (with or without additional immunohistochemistry) for the detection of chronic endometritis. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, Sco…

Ovarian cancer (OC) remains one of the most challenging gynecologic malignancies to diagnose in its early stages, significantly impacting prognosis and treatment options [...].

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and impact of impaired thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels on the reproductive outcomes of in vitro fertilization patients diagnosed with endometriosis and compared …

OBJECTIVES: Currently available research data points to COVID-19-related multi-organ system damage. This study aims to evaluate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the reproductive health, that is, plasma levels of FSH, LH, estradiol, AMH, and antr…

Background and Objectives: Oral contraceptives (OCs) are usually used to treat endometriosis; however, the evidence is inconsistent about whether OC use in the past, when given to asymptomatic women, is protective against the development of…

Background and Objectives: An extracellular vesicle is part of a class of submicron particles derived from cells, mediating cellular crosstalk through microRNA (miRNA). MiRNA is a group of RNA molecules, each of which consists of 15-22 nucl…

Background and Objectives: Genitourinary syndrome, previously defined as vulvovaginal atrophy, manifests with signs and symptoms deriving from estrogen diminution in the female genitourinary tract. Stable ozonides are derivatives of artemis…

Women with endometriosis were deemed more prone to COVID-19 infection in some reports. Considering that endometriosis-related aberrant immune response, understanding how COVID-19 vaccination influences its clinical status is crucial. The ai…

Endometrial cancer is the most incident gynecological cancer. Lymph node dissemination is one of the most important factors for the patient's prognosis. Pelvic lymph nodes are the primary site of extra-uterine dissemination in endometrial c…

Background and Objectives: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent, inflammatory, gynecological disorder represented by the migration of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. It can manifest through gynecological and gastrointestinal (GI) s…

INTRODUCTION: Usefulness of hysteroscopy before assisted reproductive technique (ART) was considered debatable. However, over the last decade, several new trials have been added to available literature. We aimed to assess the impact of diag…

Despite laparoscopy being a standardized option to diagnose pelvic endometriotic implants, non-invasive biomarkers are necessary to avoid the discomfort of invasive procedures. Recent evidence suggests a potential role of microRNAs (miRNAs)…

Background and Objectives: The most common sites of implantation of endometriotic tissue are the ovaries. Endometriomas are present in most cases of endometriosis (up to 45%). Although laparoscopic cystectomy is the standard of care in endo…

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic excision of endometrioma and subsequent hemostasis have detrimental effects on ovarian reserve. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate which hemostatic approach after stripping cystectomy shows less damage on ovarian reserve. SE…