Whether endometriosis is a progressive disease remains debated. Central to this debate is understanding the natural history of endometriotic lesions, which are essentially wounds undergoing repeated tissue injury and repair. …
Efficacy of probiotic supplementation in reducing primary dysmenorrhea: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial.
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 …
Development of an early prediction model for endometriosis risk: the simplified adolescent factors for endometriosis (SAFE) score.
Endometriosis affects 11% of women of reproductive age. Diagnosis is often delayed by 6-8 years due to nonspecific symptoms and lack of early detection tools. This study aimed to develop …