Annalise Weckesser

Limited evidence explores the adolescent/young person’s experience of endometriosis. In this study, qualitative interviews were undertaken with 24 participants aged 18–24 with endometriosis. Analysis identified seven themes characterizing t…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, many of whom have surgery for persistent pain. Recurrence of symptoms following an operation is common. Although hormonal treatment can reduce this risk, there is uncertainty about the best o…

Inadequate menstrual health education in the UK contributes to delayed and poor treatment for menstrual related disorders, such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids, many of which severely impact quality of life. 1 Systemic racism and unco…

Introduction: In the context of the complex medical, social, and economic factors that contribute to endometriosis diagnosis delay and its consequent impact on quality of life, this report focuses on patient-practitioner pain communication …

Study objectiveTo characterize typical menstrual characteristics in a large sample of secondary school girls, as well as knowledge of typical (ie, normal) menstruation, endometriosis awareness, and educational needs. To establish whether se…

INTRODUCTION: Cesarean sections are the most common major operation worldwide. One in 10 women develops a surgical-site infection after cesarean section. The PREPS pilot trial was developed to assess the feasibility of a randomized controll…

Endometriosis is generally viewed as a gynaecological condition, usually seen in women of reproductive age in whom it causes chronic pelvic pain, often around the time of menstruation, pain during sexual intercourse, and other symptoms. Wom…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common cause of chronic pelvic pain which can relapse after surgery, yet little research has been conducted on women's experience of medical treatments for prevention of recurrence and the influence of this on…

CONSORT flow diagram and Checklist. (DOCX 34 kb)

CONSORT flow diagram and Checklist. (DOCX 34 kb)

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is associated with the growth of endometrium in ectopic sites mainly within the pelvis. This results in inflammation and scarring, causing pain and impaired quality of life. Endometriotic lesions can be excised or …