Quality of life represents a key area of concern in every stage of life. It is necessary to pay more attention to the factors or conditions that can negatively affect …
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic disease defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. While typically confined to the pelvis, extrapelvic manifestations-including thoracic endometriosis-can occur. Although rare, …
Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition, and problems may persist or develop after the menopause. Endometriosis or its treatment in premenopausal women may lead to premature or early menopause. Thus, …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory and immunological disease, with chronic pain being its predominant clinical manifestation. This condition significantly impairs quality of life and is frequently associated with depressive …
Introduction: Shaofu Zhuyu Decoction (SZD) is a traditional Chinese herbal formula commonly used for gynecological disorders involving "blood stasis" and lower abdominal pain. Although applied clinically for endometriosis, evidence regarding …
The gender knowledge gap in medicine, particularly regarding menstruation and disorders such as endometriosis, often results in delayed diagnoses and inadequate care. Many menstruating individuals report dismissal of debilitating symptoms, …
General practitioners (GPs) are gatekeepers to specialist attention for endometriosis in the public system in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa-NZ). Their perspective of the endometriosis care landscape in Aotearoa-NZ has not …
AbstractReproductive autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare, yet insurance denials of care often undermine patient decision-making. This article examines a case in which a 35-year-old patient with stage …
To compare the prevalence of sexual dysfunction between subfertile females and the general population, and to check the validity of the translated modified version of the Female Sexual Functional Index …
The endometrium is a vital mucosal tissue which undergoes cyclical regeneration, differentiation, and remodeling upon hormonal, cellular, and molecular signaling networks. Dysregulation of these processes can trigger a range of …