Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder that affects 190 million reproductive age women worldwide. Laparoscopic surgery is considered the gold standard to diagnose the disease, creating a barrier to diagnosis and …
To achieve consensus on a standardized definition and diagnostic criteria of primary dysmenorrhea.
Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome, also known as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome, is a rare Müllerian duct anomaly characterized by the triad of uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and …
Endometriosis in adolescents presents unique diagnostic and management challenges compared to its manifestation in adult women. The symptoms can vary significantly among individuals, often resulting in a substantial delay in …
Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the importance of peritoneal fluid steroid hormone concentrations to understand the mechanism of hormonal medical treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Design: The …
Pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG) is an expanding subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that addresses the reproductive health needs of girls and young women worldwide. In regions with limited subspecialist …
Uterine adenomyosis and pulmonary endometriosis are exceptionally rare in adolescents and can pose significant diagnostic challenges due to their nonspecific clinical presentation and imaging features, which may mimic malignancy. Here, …
Dysmenorrhoea affects many adolescents and often goes untreated for various sociocultural reasons. Dysmenorrhoea frequently co-occurs with other chronic pain conditions, and adult women with dysmenorrhoea have greater sensory sensitivity compared …
Diagnostic Laparoscopy More Common in Adolescents vs Adults Endocrinology Advisor
To evaluate the prevalence of ovarian endometriosis, deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), and adenomyosis in adolescents (12-20 years) with severe dysmenorrhea based on specific ultrasound findings.