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Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations: An Underrecognized Putative Cause of Postpartum Hemorrhage, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, and Pelvic Pain.

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are vascular anomalies defined by direct communications between arteries and veins with bypassing of the capillary network. Such lesions may be congenital or acquired. In the uterus, …

Systematic Review of the Lived Experiences of Women Participating in Therapeutic Yoga.

No study has synthesized qualitative insights related to yoga across various women's health concerns, including breast and ovarian cancer, endometriosis, menopause, and pregnancy, despite numerous individual studies. The present review …

Insights Into the Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis of Post-Surgical Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: A Retrospective Study.

This study aimed to categorize abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) according to lesion depth, analyze its clinical features, treatment, outcomes, and prognosis, and share clinical treatment experience.

Information Needs of Women Affected by Endometriosis and Their Environment: Qualitative Results from Participatory Workshops.

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects ~10% of women, causing chronic pain, reduced quality of life, and, often, infertility. As endometriosis literacy and awareness are low in society and among health care providers …

Effect of mindful breathing on anxiety, depression, and quality of life among women with endometriosis.

Women diagnosed with endometriosis often experience heightened anxiety, depression, and a diminished quality of life (QoL). To address these issues, mindful breathing exercises have been introduced aimed at reducing anxiety …

Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Women From Puberty to Menopause.

Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience distinct physiologic and clinical challenges across their lifespan. In childhood and adolescence, early exposure to corticosteroids, chronic inflammation, and malnutrition may impair pubertal …

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Asian women with endometriosis in Canada: A photovoice study.

Endometriosis affects approximately 190 million people globally and 2 million in Canada. Experiences of endometriosis can profoundly impact all aspects of life, including physical, mental, and financial well-being. The Coronavirus …

Impact of adverse childhood experiences on health-related quality of life in Australian women with endometriosis: a population-based cohort study.

Prognostic Factors for Pain and Fertility Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery: A Single-Center Experience.

Endometriosis is a prevalent condition among women, often leading to infertility. Laparoscopic surgery is widely employed as a therapeutic intervention for endometriosis. This study investigated the prognostic factors influencing the …

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of medical management versus surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis: synopsis from the DIAMOND RCT.

Deep endometriosis causes significant pain which adversely affects quality of life and utilises healthcare and wider societal resources. Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis has shown to improve pain symptoms in observational …