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Vitamin D in Reproductive Health Disorders: A Narrative Review Focusing on Infertility, Endometriosis, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Vitamin D (VD) is a fat-soluble steroid hormone with essential physiological functions beyond calcium and bone metabolism. In recent years, its role in women's reproductive health has gained attention, influencing …

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in the second trimester of pregnancy with a favorable outcome: a case report.

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy is extremely rare but may cause severe hemorrhage, resulting in a high rate of mortality. We report a case of a primigravid woman who complained of …

Unilateral ureteral endometriosis masquerading as a ureteral tumor and resulting in complete loss of renal function: A case report.

Ureteral endometriosis is a rare manifestation of endometriosis that involves the infiltration of endometrial tissue into the ureters, leading to ureteral obstruction and potential renal dysfunction. However, its preoperative diagnosis …

Stigma and discrimination experienced by Black women with endometriosis in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan area: A pilot of the ENDO-served study.

Medical racism perpetuates health inequities contributing to why Black people in the United States (US) experience worse health outcomes when compared to non-Hispanic White populations. In terms of endometriosis, research …

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum aggregates in human oocytes are related to female infertility etiology and diminished reproductive outcomes.

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum aggregates (SERa) are a type of dysmorphism in oocytes derived from controlled ovarian stimulation (COS). The effect of SERa on assisted reproductive techniques (ART) outcomes is debatable. …

Surgical treatment of rare peripheral nerve lesions: long-term outcomes and quality of life.

Rare peripheral nerve lesions comprise a histologically diverse group of neoplastic and non-neoplastic entities, characterized by infrequent occurrence and variable clinical presentations, presenting significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This study …

Long-Term Survival of Endometriosis-Related Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma with Endometriosis Surgical History.

Background/Objectives: The prognosis of endometriosis-related ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) versus non-endometriosis-associated OCCC remains unclear. We examined the impact of endometriosis on OCCC diagnosis and progression and assessed whether prior …

Infected ovarian endometrioma: Case series and management outcomes.

Endometriosis in Adolescence: A Narrative Review of the Psychological and Clinical Implications.

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, …

A quality-of-life meta-analysis comparing pre- and postoperative symptoms in women undergoing colorectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis.

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) may involve the rectum or colon and is associated with pain, gastrointestinal dysfunction and reduced quality of life (QoL). While hormonal treatment may be effective, surgical …