Women's health (London, England)

BackgroundInformational support is crucial for women living with endometriosis to cope with the consequences their condition has on their physical and mental health and its wider effects on their everyday life.ObjectiveThe aim of the study …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a prevalent condition characterized by persistent pelvic pain, which leads to distress and reduced quality of life. Currently, there is limited research examining the psychological factors associated with the sy…

Over the last several years, there has been a significant development in the utilization of robotics in gynecology and reproductive medicine. Robotic surgery offers several technical advantages over conventional laparoscopy, including stabl…

BackgroundChronic pain is a common symptom of endometriosis with significant negative impact on physical and social activities. Patients perceive that healthcare professionals lack knowledge about the condition, and that available treatment…

BACKGROUND: Women's health is significantly influenced by the appropriate and timely secretion of female sex steroid hormones. Consequently, awareness of hormonal fluctuations at various life stages is crucial. In 2016, the Japanese Ministr…

Across studies, the percentage of individuals reporting regularly engaging in menstrual coitus ranges between 4% and 43%. Although no clinical guideline recommends avoiding sexual activity during menstruation, according to some researchers …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis symptoms have multifaceted manifestations, and there are few approved nonsurgical treatment options. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists/antagonists for endometriosis vary on efficacy, safety profile, an…

BACKGROUND: There is increasing evidence that menstrual changes (MC) should be considered as an adverse event resulting from COVID-19 vaccination. However, the contributing health factors are still poorly understood. OBJECTIVES: The aim wa…

BACKGROUND: A laparoscopic approach to hysterectomy can significantly reduce patient morbidity and improve the quality of recovery. Subsequent perioperative advances have led to an increasingly shorter hospitalization period following lapar…

BACKGROUND: Sex and gender disparities persist across biomedical research, clinical care, and health policy, despite increasing recognition of sex-specific disease mechanisms and treatment responses. Underrepresentation of women in clinical…

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive development of renal cysts, leading to end-stage renal disease in a significant proportion of affected individuals. While the disease affect…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual cycles are a natural part of many people's health, yet are subject to stigma and misinformation, which can affect the experience of menstrual-related symptoms and overall well-being. OBJECTIVES: The study explored how…

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP, i.e., pain related to the abdomen) disproportionately affects women, with about one in four women experiencing CPP worldwide. CPP has been found to be associated with numerous poor mental health outcome…

BACKGROUND: The convergence of an ageing prison population and increasing numbers of women in custody globally has resulted in a growing sub-population of females of menopausal age experiencing imprisonment; however, this specific area is r…

Menstrual health (MH) research has expanded in recent years, including studies throughout the reproductive life course. However, the experiences of young adults in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) remain comparatively underexplored, de…

BACKGROUND: The advantage of robot-assisted hysterectomy over standard laparoscopy remains controversial. Conventional robots offer limited flexibility to the surgeon. The novel, Dexter robotic system™, allows integration and easy switch be…

Peritoneal tuberculosis is one of the most challenging forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis to diagnose, especially, in women as it often mimics an advanced ovarian carcinoma. Many authors had documented cases where peritoneal tuberculosis …

BACKGROUND: Understanding experiences of care for endometriosis is an important source of evidence for supporting the improvement of care quality for this long-term condition. Patient-reported experience measures are a key tool for providin…

BACKGROUND: Menstruation is a central experience in women's lives throughout their reproductive years, and in some cases, it can significantly impact quality of life. Investigating women's attitudes towards their periods, how it may affect …

BACKGROUND: Robotics-assisted surgery (RAS) offers several advantages over traditional laparoscopic surgery, such as enhanced precision, dexterity, and ergonomics, and allows stable movements with tremor filtering and motion scaling. The ne…

BackgroundVilaprisan is a selective progesterone receptor modulator with demonstrated efficacy in the management of uterine fibroids (UFs).ObjectivesTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of vilaprisan in Japanese women with UFs and heavy mens…

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease mainly prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas, especially in poor settings without adequate sanitation and access to clean water. It is caused by trematode parasites living within the veins of the…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual pain can significantly impact adolescents' well-being and functioning. Despite the prevalence of adolescent menstrual pain, information about adolescents' experiences seeking treatment is limited. OBJECTIVES: We exami…

BACKGROUND: Previous research has identified treatment attributes and outcomes for endometriosis patients, highlighting the need for tailored interventions to improve patient care. These studies emphasize the need to understand patient expe…