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Surgical Complexity, Disease Severity, and Direct Healthcare Costs of Endometriosis in the Brazilian Public Health System: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

The objective was to evaluate the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients undergoing endometriosis surgery in the public healthcare system, estimate the direct costs related to low- and high-complexity procedures, …

The Financial Toxicity of Endometriosis: Unseen Costs and Policy Gaps.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 Canadians, yet its financial toxicity remains poorly understood. While universal healthcare covers physician and hospital services, patients face substantial out-of-pocket costs for medications, complementary therapies, …

Experiences related to sexual function among women with endometriosis: perspectives of women and healthcare providers in Iran.

Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive, and recurrent condition affecting women of reproductive age. Its negative impact on intimate relationships and sexual function has been reported in a substantial proportion of …

Pregnancy in women with advanced endometriosis and adenomyosis: possible complications and the role of surgery.

Advanced endometriosis (stage III-IV, per the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (rARSM) classification of endometriosis) is associated with a range of pregnancy-related complications. Despite growing evidence, awareness of these …

Oxidative Stress-Telomere Axis in IVF: Molecular Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Clinical Translation.

The reduction in oocyte competence and ovarian reserve coincides with reproductive ageing; nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain poorly understood. Our testable mechanistic hypothesis is that the oxidative …

Online randomised e-hypnotherapy for chronic pelvic pain study (REST): comparing e-hypnotherapy with relaxation and waitlist to improve pain, cost-effectiveness and biopsychosocial outcomes.

Chronic pelvic pain, defined as persistent pain in the structures of the pelvis, is a condition that significantly impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of up to one-third of …

Exploring delay to diagnosis of endometriosis, a healthcare professional perspective.

Cannabidiol and ∆9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Endometriosis: A Literature Review on Therapeutic Applications and Mechanisms.

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, and multifactorial disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, often associated with debilitating symptoms. It affects approximately 10% of women …

How Women with Endometriosis Use Social Media for Support and Self-Management: An Analysis of Reddit Content.

Women with endometriosis often experience insufficient knowledge and support regarding their condition within the healthcare system. Women use social media to obtain information, share personal experiences, and establish connections with …

Ultrasound-guided ethanol sclerotherapy versus laparoscopic surgery for endometriomas: a randomized clinical trial in a real-world setting.

To compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided alcohol sclerotherapy versus laparoscopic cystectomy for the management of ovarian endometriomas, focusing on complications, recurrence, pain relief, and healthcare costs.