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Adenomyosis Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Advances, and Therapeutic Options.

Adenomyosis is a heterogeneous, nonmalignant uterine disorder characterized by ectopic endometrium within the myometrium, leading to abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and subfertility. Once considered a disease of …

Charting the nerve-immune axis in endometriosis.

Endometriosis is increasingly recognized as a systemic disorder involving complex interactions between nerves and immune cells, driving chronic pain and inflammation beyond the initial theories. Recent breakthroughs highlight aberrant sensory …

Understanding women's decisions to seek an endometriosis diagnosis: A Health Belief Model approach.

Early diagnosis of endometriosis is crucial, yet limited literature exists on factors influencing women's decisions to seek diagnosis. This study explores the role of symptoms, health beliefs, and social influences …

Diminished anticipatory pleasure predicts anhedonia in women with endometrisois: a case-control study.

Integration of Raman tweezers and machine learning for label-free single-cell characterization of endometriosis cells.

Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, affecting millions of women worldwide. Despite extensive research, its cellular mechanisms remain unclear, complicating both diagnosis and treatment. This study presents …

A Dive into the Invisible: The Vaginal and Endometrial Microbiota in Gynecologic and Obstetric Disorders: A Narrative Review.

The human microbiota is increasingly recognized as a key component of women's reproductive health. This narrative review examines the vaginal, endometrial, and gut microbiota and their roles in the pathogenesis …

Neutrophil extracellular traps in gynecological disease: pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.

Gynecologic disorders, including infections, sterile inflammatory diseases, endocrine abnormalities, and malignancies, share a common signature of dysregulated immunity within a uniquely hormone-responsive reproductive tract. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are increasingly …

Uterine Vulnerability: A Lived Experience Response to Endometriosis.

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 …

Information-Seeking Behaviours of CALD Women with Endometriosis in Australia: A Qualitative Study.

Endometriosis affects one in seven women in Australia and is a significant public health concern. Access to appropriate health information is essential for informed decision-making and quality of life, especially …

The evolution of endometriosis research models: a paradigm shift from immortalized cell lines to organoids†.

Endometriosis is a complex condition affecting 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide, yet its study has long been hindered by the shortcomings of traditional research models. This review aims to propose …