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 …
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.
This multi-institutional, retrospective study explores the risks of laparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis to facilitate shared medical decision-making in patients age < 22 years old with chronic pain …
Endometriosis is a gynecologic disorder characterized by endometrial-like tissue in ectopic locations, outside of the uterine cavity. In the adolescent population, the diagnosis of endometriosis is often overlooked as a …
What are the plasma metabolomics profiles associated with endometriosis in adolescents and young adults?
In 2018 the Australian Government launched the world's first National Action Plan for Endometriosis (NAPE). Of its three priorities 'Priority 1' was 'Education and Awareness'. In response, the Pelvic Pain …
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, affecting around 10% of women of reproductive age. This condition is associated with debilitating symptoms, including dysmenorrhea, …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age and about 47% of adolescents with pelvic pain. Symptoms include dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Adolescents often …
Achieving menstrual health is fundamental to gender equality, human rights, and the well-being of all people who menstruate. We undertook a scoping review to map the extent and range of …