Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

OBJECTIVE: We report a unique case of bilateral ovarian endometrioma in a young woman with suspected torsion. To the best of our knowledge, no previous cases of unilateral torsion with contralateral autoamputation of an ovarian endometrioma…

OBJECTIVE: Does laparoscopic radical excision of deep endometriosis (DE) and enucleation of endometrioma improve fertility outcomes and reduce recurrence rates in patients with moderate to severe endometriosis? METHODS AND RESULTS: All pat…

To identify improvement of symptoms of dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia of women who underwent treatment of Microwave ablation for adenomyosis and myoma. 463 articles were searched; 15 were included in the qualitative systematic review, and 13 …

OBJECTIVE: To describe a rare case of spontaneous complete uterine rupture in a primigravida during pregnancy following a prior laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for adenomyosis, and to review pregnancy outcomes after RFA for adeno…

OBJECTIVE: We presented a rare case of aortic mural thrombosis with bilateral renal infarction in a woman taking dienogest for adenomyosis. The objective is to highlight the possible risk of thrombosis in woman with antiphospholipid syndrom…

OBJECTIVE: Urinary tract endometriosis affects 0.3-12 % of all cases of endometriosis. Medications have limited efficacy in treating advanced disease. Serous cystadenofibroma is a rare benign variant of ovarian epithelial tumors comprising …

OBJECTIVE: Polypoid endometriosis is a rare mass-like variant of endometriosis. Mass-like content with indistinct margins between the uterus and pelvic side wall mimics characteristics of pelvic malignancy. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE…

OBJECTIVE: This case report aims to present a rare occurrence of fallopian tube prolapse into the vaginal vault following hysterectomy, underscoring the importance of recognizing this uncommon complication. CASE REPORT: A 45-year-old woman…

OBJECTIVE: To report a rare case of severe endometriosis complicated by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) without hormone exposure, and review similar cases in the literature. CASE REPORT: A 44-year-old woman with seve…

OBJECTIVE: To introduce and evaluate the surgical feasibility, safety, and recovery outcomes of the "Pumpkin method," a novel, multiflap adenomyomectomy technique for patients with large and complex adenomyosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This…

The advent of three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopy has brought significant advancements in surgical techniques and outcomes in gynecology. This review synthesizes findings from recent studies comparing 3D laparoscopy with traditional two-dime…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disease in women of reproductive age. A review of the literature revealed that cytokines and inflammatory factors are associated with endometriosis-associated infertilit…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the treatment efficacy of dienogest specifically in the Taiwanese population with endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty-eight patients diagnosed with endometriosis receiving at least 3 months of dienogest 2 mg o…

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) and levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) are conventional conservative treatments for adenomyosis, and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a novel ablation technique.…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is associated with higher risk of ectopic pregnancy, premature delivery, miscarriage, and other adverse maternal and fetal complications. This study aimed to assess the impact of endometriosis on maternal and fetal …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cardiovascular risk status of patients with endometriosis using serum lipid parameters and atherogenic indices. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was retrospective, single-centric, case-control study, involving a …