Heather Noga

BACKGROUND: Approximately half of people with endometriosis experience deep dyspareunia; however, there is no means of objective self-testing of endometriosis-associated deep dyspareunia. AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the accept…

Endometriosis-associated dyspareunia can persist after surgical interventions, requiring multidisciplinary treatment including pain education. This study explored the effectiveness of a one-day workshop for improving knowledge, behavioural …

IMPORTANCE: A subset of people who undergo surgery for endometriosis have persistent pain, suggesting that other factors besides the endometriosis, such as central sensitization, may play a role in this pain. The Central Sensitization Inven…

The clinical phenotype of somatic mutations in endometriosis is unknown. The objective was to determine whether somatic KRAS mutations were associated with greater disease burden in endometriosis (i.e. more severe subtypes and higher stage)…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis-associated deep dyspareunia is associated with reduced sexual quality of life, lower self-esteem, and impaired sexual function. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective is to assess the acceptability of a phallus length r…

BACKGROUND: After endometriosis surgery, pain can persist or recur in a subset of patients. A possible reason for persistent pain after surgery is central nervous system sensitization and associated pelvic pain comorbidities. Surgery addres…

INTRODUCTION: We propose a standardized protocol for measurement of nerve bundle density in endometriosis as a potential biomarker, including in deep endometriosis (DE), ovarian endometriomas (OMA) and superficial peritoneal endometriosis (…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a complex chronic disease characterized by pain, including painful sex, that can contribute to considerable sexual function, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Digital storytelling is an arts-based, parti…

BACKGROUND Endometriosis-associated deep dyspareunia is associated with reduced sexual quality of life, lower self-esteem, and impaired sexual function. OBJECTIVE The primary objective is to assess the acceptability of a phallus length r…

Abstract Background We recognized a paucity of accessible, evidence-based, empowering patient-centred resources for those with endometriosis-associated dyspareunia. We aimed to develop a patient-centred educational website for those affec…

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a complex chronic disease characterized by pain, including painful sex, that can contribute to considerable sexual function, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Digital storytelling is an arts-based, parti…

User interface evaluation has become important in developing usable health care technologies. Although usability engineering methods have been applied in the design and evaluation of health care software, available heuristics focus on task-…

A key clinical problem is identifying the patient with endometriosis whose pain is complicated by central nervous system sensitization, where conventional gynecologic treatment (eg, hormonal therapy or surgery) may not completely alleviate …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women worldwide. Despite its wide prevalence, knowledge of endometriosis symptoms, such as pelvic pain, and treatments remains relatively low. This not only …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women worldwide. Despite its wide prevalence, knowledge of endometriosis symptoms, such as pelvic pain, and treatments remains relatively low. This not only …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis fertility index (EFI) is a robust tool to predict the pregnancy rate in patients with endometriosis who are attempting non-in vitro fertilization conception. However, EFI calculation requires laparoscopy. Newl…

Background: Endometriosis is a complex condition that can negatively affect a woman's quality of life, including her sleep. This study aims to assess the multifactorial variables associated with poorer quality of sleep in women with endomet…

STUDY QUESTION: What are the use patterns and factors associated with combined hormonal contraception (CHC) ineffectiveness or discontinuation due to side-effects in patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain? SUMMARY ANSWER: Worse chroni…

INTRODUCTION: Deep dyspareunia is a cardinal symptom of endometriosis, and as many as 40% of people with this condition experience comorbid superficial dyspareunia. AIM: To evaluate the relationship between sexual pain and infertility conc…

INTRODUCTION: Deep dyspareunia, a common symptom in endometriosis, has previously been associated with bladder and/or pelvic floor tenderness (BPFT), which suggests a role for central nervous system sensitization. The Central Sensitization …

Deep dyspareunia affects 50% of women with endometriosis and has significant negative effects on relationships and sexual function. Previous research has identified painful bladder syndrome as a significant contributor to deep dyspareunia w…

OBJECTIVE: This study sought to identify factors independently associated with a negative impression of the medical profession in patients with endometriosis who were presenting to a tertiary referral centre. METHODS: A cross-sectional ana…