Relugolix is an oral, non-peptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist administered as once-daily combination therapy (relugolix-CT; 40 mg relugolix, 1 mg estradiol, 0.5 mg norethindrone acetate) to reduce endometriosis symptoms while …
ObjectiveEndometriosis is a systemic chronic disease with serious effects on various aspects of female health and wellbeing that has been associated with a significant increase in free circulating DNA (CfDNA) …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease that causes debilitating pain and significantly impairs quality of life. Due to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, vitamin D has been proposed as …
To evaluate the efficacy of oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists versus placebo for treatment of endometriosis-associated pain and to compare individual antagonists indirectly for dysmenorrhea and non-menstrual pelvic pain.
Background: There is a growing number of studies suggesting the effectiveness of dietary supplements in preventing and treating endometriosis. It has been suggested that deficiencies in vitamins D and E …
The perception that hormonal contraception causes weight gain is a general belief that frequently hinders the initiation and continuation of effective family planning. This narrative review analyses data from Cochrane …
Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain attributable to an underlying pelvic disease (e.g., endometriosis). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are …
ProMetrioS is a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled cross-over trial investigating the effect of a specific multispecies probiotic in patients with endometriosis. The aim of this clinical trial is to determine whether …
Endometriosis is a chronic, multifactorial disorder. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress (OS) contribute to the development of endometriosis by affecting apoptosis-related genes in granulosa cells. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is …
Endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory disease known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The inducible form of cyclooxygenase (COX), COX-2, is an inflammatory enzyme upregulated in endometriosis with COX …