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Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Non-Surgical Predictor of Endometriosis Fertility Index Surgical Factors.

Endometriosis affects 6%-10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and impaired quality of life. The endometriosis fertility index (EFI) predicts spontaneous pregnancy postoperatively, …

Endometriosis treatment pathways in the largest private health insurance in Brazil: A real-world data study.

Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by ectopic endometrial-like tissue growth. Despite its significant impact on quality of life, fertility, and healthcare utilization, …

Endometriosis and Endometrial Cancer-Association Between Biological Mechanisms and Its Clinical Implications.

Endometriosis and endometrial cancer are distinct gynecological conditions that share overlapping biological mechanisms with implications for clinical management. Endometriosis is a chronic, benign disorder characterized by the ectopic implantation of …

Oocyte aging in focus: Environmental and endogenous stressors driving reproductive potential decline.

Oocyte quality, a critical determinant of female reproductive potential, experiences a progressive decline with age, largely driven by the cumulative effects of oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. This review thoroughly …

Mechanisms of reproductive toxicity and endocrine disruption of bisphenols and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Implications for women's reproductive health.

Bisphenols and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals with widespread human exposure and growing concern regarding their reproductive toxicity. This review integrates current experimental and epidemiologic …

Non-Mineral Antioxidant Supplementation in Endometriosis: Biological Rationale, Clinical Evidence, and Therapeutic Implications-A Narrative Review.

Background/Objectives: Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathophysiology of endometriosis, contributing to inflammation, immune dysregulation, and lesion progression. This has led to growing interest in antioxidant-based strategies as …

Primary emotional systems and personality functioning in women with endometriosis receiving brief psychotherapy: a longitudinal study using ANPS and SWAP-200.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition often associated with severe pelvic pain, reduced quality of life, and significant psychological and sexual distress. Although psychological factors are known to influence pain …

Linzagolix, with and without add-back therapy, in women with endometriosis-associated pain: results from EDELWEISS 6, a double-blind randomized extension and withdrawal study.

Was the efficacy of linzagolix, observed at 6 months in women with endometriosis-associated pain, maintained when administered for an additional 6 months?

Opioids for management of endometriosis associated pain: balancing effectiveness and quality of life.

A mixed-methods investigation of coping, adaptation and health-related quality of life in individuals experiencing endometriosis.

The current mixed-methods study aimed to investigate how individuals experiencing endometriosis coped and adapted to their condition, and the extent to which coping predicted health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over …