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[Efficacy and safety of triptorelin acetate microspheres for injection versus triptorelin acetate for injection in Chinese patients with endometriosis: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, phase Ⅲ non-inferiority clinical trial].

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of triptorelin acetate microspheres for injection compared with triptorelin acetate for injection in the treatment of endometriosis. Methods: A total of 392 patients …

Opioid-sparing by low-dose ketamine for endometriosis surgery. A single-center, prospective, randomized, trial.

Endometriosis affects 10% of women of childbearing age and 25-50% of infertile women worldwide. Although most patients with endometriosis are completely asymptomatic, there is still a significant proportion of patients, …

Therapeutic potential of epigallocatechin gallate in gynecologic cancer, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome: a mechanistic and translational perspective.

Tea, among the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, is rich in polyphenolic compounds known as catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This review aims to synthesize recent findings and ongoing controversies …

Cannabidiol-Enriched Extract Oil for Postoperative Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain Secondary to Endometriosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial-DREAMLAND Study.

Retrospective studies and patient surveys investigating cannabis-based products for endometriosis have suggested potential benefits, highlighting the unmet need for effective therapeutic alternatives. This study evaluated the efficacy of cannabidiol in …

The Role of Astaxanthin as an Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Human Health: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review aimed to summarize the effects of astaxanthin (ASX) supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic regulation in human studies. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Web …

Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling and Simulation of Merigolix, a Nonpeptide Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists inhibit estrogen synthesis and secretion, making them promising treatment options for estrogen-dependent diseases, such as endometriosis. This study developed a population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) model for merigolix, …

The Investigation of Vitamin D and Menstrual Cycles Trial (the inVitD Trial): A clinical trial of vitamin D supplementation on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.

While there is evidence that vitamin D deficiency is associated with long menstrual cycles, delayed ovulation, and reduced fertility, it is yet unknown if increasing vitamin D levels can regulate …

The role of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of endometriosis: an update.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting ~10% of reproductive-age individuals and contributing significantly to infertility, pain, and reduced quality of life. Since our 2020 review, new pharmacologic strategies, updated …

Letter on 'Clinical Trial: Effect of a 28-Day Low FODMAP Diet on Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Endometriosis (EndoFOD)-A Randomised, Controlled Crossover Feeding Study'.

Lack of Scientific Evidence for the Use of Gestrinone in the Treatment of Lipedema: A Systematic Review.

Lipedema is a chronic, progressive disorder marked by the abnormal accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue, predominantly in the lower body and almost exclusively affecting women. In recent years, the off-label …