BACKGROUND: Mental disorders impose a disproportionate burden on populations in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) and low-income countries (LICs), yet longitudinal assessments across these settings remain limited. METHODS: Using the …
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, a poorly studied gynecological condition, is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial lesions resulting in pelvic pain, inflammation, and infertility. These associated symptoms contribute to a signific…
Growth and immune process dysregulation can result in both cancer and nonmalignant disease (hereditary or acquired, with and without predisposition to malignancy). Moreover, perhaps unexpectedly, many nonmalignant illnesses harbor genomic a…
Endometriosis is a heterogeneous disease where neurogenic sensitization can lead to chronic pain within and beyond the pelvis. Coincident pain and comorbidities merit specific attention. We discuss the causes, comorbidities, and management …
BackgroundThe human endometrium undergoes recurring cycles of growth, differentiation, and breakdown in response to sex hormones. Dysregulation of epithelial-stromal communication during hormone-mediated signaling may be linked to myriad gy…
Endometriosis has long been viewed as a pelvic disease. New evidence suggests that endometriosis is a systemic disease with multisystem involvement. A more comprehensive understanding of endometriosis will speed recognition and clarify diag…