Objective The objective of this study was to compare the surgical approaches and postoperative outcomes of endometriosis surgeries performed by different obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) subspecialties: minimally invasive gynecologic surgery …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that significantly affects quality of life in an estimated 10-15% of women of reproductive age, yet Black women in the United States remain underrepresented …
To assess disparities in medical and surgical management of endometriosis and pelvic pain disorders, focusing on Black individuals and individuals from other racial and ethnic groups within an integrated health …
This systematic review aimed to summarize all available data and evaluate the roles of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, associated molecules, and signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. The search was conducted …
Orphan nuclear receptor 4A1 (NR4A1) is a member of the NR4A subfamily that was initially discovered as an intermediate early gene expressed in response to stressors, including inflammatory agents. This …
Multi-omics data are instrumental in obtaining a comprehensive picture of complex biological systems. This is particularly useful for women's health conditions, such as endometriosis which has been historically understudied despite …
Despite being one of two cardinal disease symptoms, endometriosis pain is poorly understood. Using a validated mouse model, we demonstrate that endometriosis-associated vaginal dysbiosis is sufficient to induce pain in …
Sex-related differences influence key biological processes relevant to biomaterials research, including tissue regeneration, immune response, drug metabolism, and relevant diseases. Despite increasing recognition of sex as a critical biological variable, …
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are vital for oocyte development, yet the redox state of peritoneal fluid may differ between health and disease. This study investigates the effects of peritoneal fluid …
Menstrual blood (MB), a biofluid rich in diverse cell types and biomolecules, has emerged as a vital resource for investigating female reproductive health and diseases because of its unique composition …