European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition, the diagnosis of which has been made for many years through invasive procedures, such as laparoscopy. In recent years, non-invasive methods have been proposed, in which the expression of v…

OBJECTIVE: to develop a step-by-step guideline to the medical management of pain in women with endometriosis from a national modified eDELPHI process in the Netherlands. METHODS: An eDELPHI procedure was preceded by an multidisciplinary ex…

OBJECTIVE: Accessory cavitating uterine masses (ACUM) are rare, cystic uterine anomalies associated with an otherwise normal uterus and reproductive tract. They are diagnosed via a presence of a noncommunicating accessory cavity lined by en…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease, has been associated with adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes, which in turn have been linked to long-term neurological morbidity in the offspring. This study aimed to determine …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a combined programme of therapeutic exercise (TE) and pain neurophysiology education (PNE) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), abdominal wall muscle thickness, menstrual symptoms and sexual funct…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between ultrasonographic features of ovarian endometrioma (OMA) and diminished ovarian reserve, and to evaluate the predictive value of these ultrasound markers. METHODS: This prospective observati…

OBJECTIVES: To update the 2021 International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) recommendations for structured reporting of dynamic ultrasound findings in patients with suspected or known endometriosis, integrating recent technical an…

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the clinical characteristics of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), summarize the experiences in its diagnosis and management, and identify potential peripheral blood indicators associated with the severity of …

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of visceral peritonization during laparoscopic Burch colposuspension in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study invo…

INTRODUCTION: Many women with endometriosis turn to digital sources for information. Meanwhile, large language models (LLMs) appear capable of offering health advice. This study aimed to evaluate the potential in answering endometriosis-rel…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of dienogest on depressive symptoms and anxiety in patients with endometriosis using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). M…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting reproductive-aged women. It has been associated with infertility and potential risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes, although population-level evidence remains limited…

OBJECTIVE: Sex-, age-related discrepancies in development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) suggest that sex hormones play important roles in the development of CKD. We aimed to investigate the effect of levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LN…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common disease for women of reproductive ages. Individuals with accelerated biological aging are at a higher risk of developing various diseases, however, the effect of biological aging on the risk of endometr…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact of 'Physio-EndEA', a multimodal 9-week supervised exercise intervention, on fatigue, health-related physical fitness, sleep quality, mental health, gastrointestinal complaints, and sexual function in women w…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to cross-culturally translate a questionnaire about gynecological and pelvic pain symptoms (ENDOPAIN-4D) patient-reported outcome measurement (PROM) into Chinese and evaluate its reliability and validit…

OBJECTIVE: Clear cell borderline ovarian tumor is a rare subtype of borderline ovarian tumor for which the clinicopathological characteristics, management, and prognosis remain unclear. Herein, we describe the clinical features, treatment o…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis involves the growth of endometrium-like cells outside the uterus, affecting reproductive-aged women. Symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and infertility significantly impair quality of life. Among therapeuti…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the correlation between Clinical Features and Perinatal Outcomes in the population of pregnancies with adenomyosis. METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed 413 pregnant women with ultrasonography/MRI-confirmed aden…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify clinical indications for uterine fibroid (UF) treatment by comparing patient characteristics and imaging findings in cases treated with uterine artery embolization (UAE) or total laparoscopic hysterec…

INTRODUCTION: The robotic surgical system equipped with enhanced visualization, flexible instruments, tremor filtration, and improved ergonomics can greatly address difficulties encountered in conventional laparoendoscopic single-site surge…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze success rate and predictive factors for post-NovaSure hysterectomy in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding. STUDY DESIGN: 469 patients undergoing NovaSure endometrial ablation (NEA) were included in this retrospecti…