BMC women's health

BACKGROUND: The optimal management strategy for large (≥ 4 cm) endometriomas prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) remains uncertain. This study aimed to compare the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) among three approaches: no intervention,…

INTRODUCTION: Ovarian adenomyoma is a rare gynecological tumor with a high misdiagnosis rate, leading many patients to undergo unnecessary surgeries that may affect fertility. Menstrual abdominal pain is the most common symptom, and auxilia…

PURPOSE: This study aims to examine the relationship between healthy lifestyle awareness and ovarian cancer awareness among women of reproductive age. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 342 women aged 18-49 from all seven geograp…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, affecting 10-15% of women, causes pain and infertility. Current treatments have limitations. This study aimed to investigate patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) concerning endometriosis and its long-…

BACKGROUND: Pelvic endometriosis is an estrogen-driven inflammatory syndrome of unknown origin that alters the peritoneal microenvironment and likely impairs endometrial receptivity, adversely affecting fertility. Chronic endometritis (CE) …

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological complaint, affecting a significant percentage of menstruating women. The mainstay for the treatment of dysmenorrhea is NSAIDs and hormonal contraceptives while complementar…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with severe pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, infertility, and worsening quality of life. Regular physical activity (PA) is effective for pain management and reducing chronic disease symp…

BACKGROUND: Expectations determine treatment outcomes in several medical conditions. The significance of expectations for treatment outcomes in patients with endometriosis remains unknown. Endometriosis is a painful and debilitating disease…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual problems are one of the leading health issues worldwide. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual symptoms (PMS) in adolescent scho…

Adenomyosis often causes dysmenorrhea in women of reproductive age. Progestins such as levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) are often used for treatment, but some patients experience progesterone resistance, showing poor treatment r…

BACKGROUND: Low-grade chronic inflammation is observed in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A recent genome-wide association study (GWAS) suggested that several inflammation marker levels were altered in the blood routine tests i…

BACKGROUND: Many women may change their eating behaviors and exhibit different behaviors during their premenstrual period. Although there are studies evaluating the nutritional status of women with premenstrual syndrome in the literature, a…

PURPOSE: As microwave ablation (MWA) becomes an increasingly popular treatment for gynecological diseases, complications such as surgical site infections (SSIs) have emerged as critical concerns, particularly in high-risk patient population…

BACKGROUND: Pelvic abscesses represent acute gynecological emergencies requiring timely intervention. This study evaluated prognostic predictors and treatment modalities in patients with pelvic abscesses. METHODS: We conducted a retrospect…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is a common gynecological disorder characterized by the invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium, resulting in severe dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. This study aimed to explore the role of SMOC2 (SPARC relat…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is prevalent in approximately 6-10% of all women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, infertility, and pain during intercourse. Despite reporting symptoms, women wait ar…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis, characterized by endometrial tissue within the uterine muscle, often presents with severe pelvic pain and menorrhagia. This case series demonstrates the efficacy of sequential therapy involving relugolix followed by…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EM) is a prevalent gynecological condition impacting roughly 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide, causing chronic pain, infertility, and menstrual irregularities. Traditional diagnosis typically relies on i…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EMs) and adenomyosis (AD) are prevalent gynecological disorders with overlapping symptoms but potentially distinct pathophysiology. This study was to understand different gene expression patterns of eutopic endome…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis, characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus is one of the major causes of chronic pelvic pain in women which jeopardize the daily life. This study aims to describe the socio-demog…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients with endometriosis regarding surgical treatment and fertility preservation. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in China betw…

BACKGROUND: Borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) constitute a category of non-invasive epithelial neoplasms of the ovary, characterized by a substantially more favorable prognosis in comparison to their invasive malignant counterparts. Given th…

PURPOSE: The aim was to investigate the value of the application of a progesterone-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol in patients with ovarian endometriosis (OEM) combined with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). MATERIALS AND METHOD…

UNLABELLED: Menstrual disorders are common health concerns that can negatively impact psychological well-being. This study examined the mediating role of future anxiety in the relationship between various menstrual disorders and well-being.…

BACKGROUND: Our aim was to compare preoperative and postoperative hematological inflammatory parameters in women with endometriosis. METHODS: Data were collected from 411 patients who underwent laparoscopy surgery between January 2018 and …