"Benign gynecologic conditions" is an umbrella term widely used to describe prevalent conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause in clinical guidelines, research, reviews, and he…
An estimated 190 million women are affected by endometriosis worldwide yet delays in diagnosis and treatment and validation of patient symptoms remain significant barriers to care. While a lack of data and gaps in research are central to un…
The author describes the results of a study to examine the effect of three treatment regimens on pain associated with endometriosis.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the frequency, severity, interference with daily life, and symptom distress associated with endometriosis and to explore the relationships among symptoms, emotional distress, uncertainty, and preference for and adequac…
Hormonal agents are used to treat many conditions, including endometriosis, amenorrhea, fibroids, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Because women visit their care provider for various gynecologic problems more than any other reason, appli…