Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition often characterized by chronic pelvic pain, significantly impacts women's quality of life. While psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, is prevalent in women with endometriosis, …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecologic disease of reproductive-age women, causing menstrual pain and infertility. Endocrine and inflammatory mechanisms drive its development, with estrogen/progesterone imbalance contributing to extrauterine implantation and persistence …
Cutaneous endometriosis, a rare entity, is a type of extra pelvic endometriosis observed in 0.5%-1% of women. The most common sites include the abdominal wall, umbilicus, vulva, and extremities. It …
The first presentation of endometriosis as acute large bowel obstruction is rare. We present the case of a woman in her 40s with no significant past medical history presenting with …
Growth arrest-specific protein 6 (GAS6) has an important role in regulating the immune system. Recent studies have revealed its association with the pathophysiology of endometriosis and identified GAS6 as one …
Cesarean scar endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis characterized by the presence of functional endometrial tissue within a surgical scar. Diagnosing this condition is challenging, as it is frequently …
Endometriosis is highly underdiagnosed and undertreated gynecological disorder, with diagnosis often delayed by 8-12 years. This delay can have serious consequences including infertility. Currently, the gold standard for endometriosis diagnosis …
A 45-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. Her past medical history was significant for heavy menstrual bleeding and moderate dysmenorrhea, though a …
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 10% of women of childbearing age globally. However, the condition remains significantly under-or misrecognized, and the mean time …
Factors contributing to delayed diagnosis of endometriosis. A systematic review Frontiers