European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting and classifying adhesions between pelvic organs caused by endometriosis, comparing MRI findings to those obtained by laparoscopy. DESIGN: Pros…

OBJECTIVE: To determine which progestin, norethindrone acetate (NETA) or dienogest, is more effective in alleviating pain associated with endometriosis? STUDY DESIGN: This single-center, prospective, randomized trial included 70 patients a…

OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of laparoscopic niche repair on subendometrial peristalsis in women with a large niche. METHODS: A explorative prospective cohort study that included women with a large niche (residual myometrium ≤ 3 mm), act…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this qualitative study was to identify considerations, objections, and preferences of women with symptomatic ovarian endometrioma in the shared decision-making process. DESIGN: This study was conducted as a qualitativ…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate patient satisfaction with the management of erratic bleeding during continuous hormone therapy for endometriosis using two different strategies: an active approach (tailored cycling), which involved discontinuation of…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To externally validate the Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) and to assess cumulative spontaneous pregnancy rates in women with moderate to severe endometriosis following fertility-enhancing minimally invasive surgery. D…

BACKGROUND: To evaluate maternal and perinatal outcomes in women with different adenomyosis phenotypes and to assess the impact of placental attachment site in patients with intrinsic adenomyosis. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study a…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is characterized by a range of non-specific symptoms which may contribute to the significant delay in diagnosis. Knowledge about the distribution of endometriosis symptoms across different geographical regions as…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to present the prevalence of depression and anxiety in women with Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) and their associated factors. METHODS: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using the PubMed, Embase, …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: According to a four-level scale of endometriosis surgical complexity, the 2021 American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) endometriosis classification system was externally and prospectively validated. And we…

BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the effectiveness of quinagolide vaginal ring on reducing total lesion size in endometrioma, deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), and adenomyosis, as assessed using high-resolution MRI and imaging biomarke…

The microbiota constitutes a vital component of the human microenvironment, dynamically responding to physiological changes and playing crucial roles in maintaining normal bodily functions. Endometriosis (EMs), defined as a chronic, hormone…

RESEARCH QUESTION: What is the rate of second children among women affected from endometriosis who conceived their first child through Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ARTs)? Are there differences between endometriosis and other causes o…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of ovarian endometriosis, deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), and adenomyosis in adolescents (12-20 years) with severe dysmenorrhea based on specific ultrasound findings. METHODS: This retrospective…

OBJECTIVE: To describe sociodemographic characteristics of women with hospital diagnosed endometriosis in Denmark and compare them with women without endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study using Danish national registers. Cases we…

AIM: To explore whether preoperative vaginal dysbiosis influences the recurrence of endometrial polyps after hysteroscopic polypectomy. DESIGN: Retrospective-prospective observational cohort study. METHODS: A total of 679 patients from ou…

Deep endometriosis (DE) is established to cause chronic pelvic pain (CPP), lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and altered bowel function. Although the aim of surgical excision is often to relieve CPP, evidence suggests it could also affect…

BACKGROUND: Subtle uterine lesions are abnormal intracavitary conditions that, while not causing significant anatomical changes, can adversely impact fertility. Identifying these "subtle" lesions is challenging due to arbitrary interpretati…

PURPOSE: Data from the Danish National Patient Register (DNPR) is widely used in research. Although overall data quality is high, studies reveal large fluctuations in code accuracy, emphasizing the importance of evaluating code validity whe…

OBJECTIVE: Adenomyosis is a uterine pathology affecting an increasing number of women of childbearing age. Its diagnosis is based upon histology or imaging [ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)]. Several studies have investigated …

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the use of an anesthetic lidocaine thermogel in outpatient operative hysteroscopies. Specifically, it assessed the safety, tolerability, and ease of use of the gel, as well as its potential for pain r…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors that might influence the pregnancy rate in patients with infertility related to endometriosis (EMs) after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, providing guidance for our clinical diagnostic and therapeutic deci…

Infertility is one of the significant global issues that affects approximately 15-17 % of couples worldwide, with around 50 % of cases being attributed to female infertility factors. The exploration of herbal extracts and their effects on f…