International journal of women's health

PURPOSE: Female sexual function can be influenced by many somatic and psychosocial factors. Many chronic diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), can induce long-term suffering leading to a negative effect on sexual function. The i…

Fertility-sparing management (FSM) has emerged as an important consideration in young women with ovarian cancer, particularly as survival outcomes improve and preservation of reproductive potential becomes a key quality-of-life priority. Ho…

BACKGROUND: Müllerian anomalies complicated by extrapelvic endometriosis are uncommon, and herniation of Müllerian remnants into the inguinal canal is exceptionally rare. These complex presentations pose significant diagnostic challenges ar…

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that may be influenced by bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical commonly found in food-contact plastics. BPA has been implicated in altered steroidogenesis, immune d…

PURPOSE: Observational studies have indicated a potential link between adenomyosis/endometriosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), yet the potential relationship remains uncertain. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study investigates whether…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is most commonly found in the pelvic organs but may also occur in extrapelvic sites, inclu…

BACKGROUND: Vulvar masses present a diagnostic challenge due to their wide spectrum from benign lesions to malignancy. Mesonephric duct cysts are rare benign lesions derived from Wolffian duct remnants that may clinically mimic vulvar cance…

OBJECTIVE: The study systematically examines the long-term trends in the global burden of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) across 204 countries and territories, with a specific focus on comparing pre-pandemic (1990-2019) and post-pandemic (…

BACKGROUND: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a polymicrobial infection of the upper female genital tract affecting women globally. The study aimed to assess the global prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) of PID from 1990 t…

BACKGROUND: Non-neoplastic gynecological diseases substantially impact women of childbearing age (WCBA), contributing to global burden. Despite growing awareness, disparities in healthcare access remain widespread across regions and socioec…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that significantly compromises women's health, typically manifesting as pelvic pain and/or infertility. This condition imposes a substantial burden on global healthcare systems. …

BackgroundEndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that significantly compromises women's health, typically manifesting as pelvic pain and/or infertility. This condition imposes a substantial burden on global healthcare systems.Meth…

In this narrative review, we summarize current evidence regarding the endometrium undergoes cyclic remodeling driven by estrogen (E2) and progesterone (P4) signaling, with precise coordination essential for receptivity and pregnancy establi…

BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are common gynecological conditions that impair quality of life and productivity. Current treatments are mostly pharmacological and often come with side effects. Transcra…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EMS) is an estrogen-dependent disease that can lead to chronic pain and infertility. Small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO)ylation, a key post-translational modification, has been demonstrated to be associated wi…

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition affecting around 10% of reproductive-age women, characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus. The effects of endometriosis include chronic pelvic pain, men…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe surgical outcomes after different types of colorectal surgery for bowel endometriosis and to present the feasibility of LscPR in bowel endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis. S…

BACKGROUND: This study proposed a non-invasive approach combining shear wave elastography (SWE) to measure junctional zone (JZ) stiffness and serum small extracellular vesicle (sEV) proteomics to explore molecular alterations in adenomyosis…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to categorize abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) according to lesion depth, analyze its clinical features, treatment, outcomes, and prognosis, and share clinical treatment experience. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retro…

in the International Journal of Women's Health, which investigated the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of post-surgical abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) in 187 patients.The authors proposed a depth-based classificat…

PURPOSE: Emerging evidence suggests that dysbiosis of gut microbiota and metabolic disturbance can adversely affect reproductive health. This study seeks to shed light on the connection between gut microbiota, blood metabolites, and recurre…

PURPOSE: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition affecting women's quality of life. The pathophysiology of POP is complex and not yet fully understood. This study aimed to investigate uterine contractility and myometrial stiffness…

PURPOSE: We aimed to study the correlation between umbilical cord anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels and neonatal birth weight as well as the correlation between maternal and neonatal AMH levels. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective observ…

Adolescent primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is one of the most prevalent gynecological issues in adolescent females, and its long-term management and prevention are crucial for improving quality of life, preventing secondary complications, and saf…