Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of chronic pelvic or lower-abdominal pain, yet mechanisms, predictors, and patient-centered treatment pathways remain insufficiently defined. This article summarizes the situation in …
BackgroundPeople who menstruate may experience a range of symptoms, which, fluctuating throughout the different cycle phases, can interfere with their normal functioning. To date, research mostly investigated pain and psychological …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that can potentially develop as early as birth and can restrict the life of the patient. With the increasing prevalence of endometriosis in Germany, …
The scheduled update of the S2k guideline "Diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis", published by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF; registry number 015/045), was released on …
To develop a predictive risk score for superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SPE) in patients with negative examination and imaging based on symptoms and quality of life measures DESIGN: Multicenter nested case-control …
To identify challenges and facilitating aspects of endometriosis care from the perspective of healthcare providers in Germany.
Endometriosis affects around 10-15% of women of reproductive age worldwide. Despite its prevalence and the considerable pain and psychological stress associated with the disease, the care of those affected is …
In this article, I examine the uterus as an object in relation to endometriosis and the epistemological struggle of sufferers to have their pain taken seriously. Defined by endometrial-like tissue …