Female-specific pain conditions such as dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, and pain associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause are highly prevalent and frequently impair quality of life. Superficial heat therapy (SHT) has long …
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), particularly when involving the bowel, significantly impairs health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and gastrointestinal function. This study aimed to evaluate the short- and mid-term impact of …
To retrospectively evaluate the impact of ENDO-GYM Program, which combined Yoga practice and pelvic floor physiotherapy (PFP), on women with ultrasound and/or post-operative histological diagnosis of endometriosis pain resistant to …
Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women worldwide and is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain. Despite its high prevalence and substantial socioeconomic burden, the mechanisms underlying endometriosis-associated pain …
Surgery represents a primary treatment option in selected cases of bowel endometriosis (BE), particularly in patients with significant symptoms or those unresponsive to medical therapy, and effectively improves patients' quality …
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 …
Postsurgical peripheral neuropathic pain may be overlooked in patients with chronic pelvic and inguinal pain when overlapping etiologies coexist. This case report describes an ultrasound-guided diagnostic and therapeutic approach for …
Bowel endometriosis is often considered an indication for extensive surgical management, including colorectal resection, in women undergoing surgery for concomitant endometriosis at other sites. However, several contemporary studies show little …
Endometriosis affects 5-10% of reproductive-aged women and is characterized by chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility. Standard hormonal therapies, such as dienogest, effectively manage symptoms, but are often associated …
Aims: This study aims to assess the effect of a structured universal self-care practices module on improving self-care compliance and health maintenance behaviors among women with endometriosis, and to determine …