Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a rare complication of endometriosis that has sparsely been described in the literature. It involves the development of a thick gray-white fibrotic membrane, which partially or …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory condition that affects approximately 10% of reproductive-age women and is frequently associated with infertility and pelvic pain. Unlike many estrogen-dependent disorders, epidemiologic studies have …
Objective The objective of this revised official guideline, published by the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) and coordinated in the joint guidelines program of the DGGG, the Austrian …
Background and Clinical Significance: Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome is a rare Müllerian duct anomaly that is frequently misdiagnosed as primary dysmenorrhea, resulting in delayed intervention and …
The hyaluronic acid synthase (HAS) family participates in key physiological processes such as follicular development, oocyte maturation, ovulation, and embryo implantation by regulating the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, and plays …
Reproductive surgery is commonly performed to diagnose and treat anatomic abnormalities of the pelvis and alleviate symptoms of gynecologic conditions associated with infertility. The decision to pursue surgery in a …
The quality-of-life (QoL) impacts of benign gynecological conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and uterine fibroids on patients' lives are underestimated. Upon analysis of the 36-Item Short Form …
BackgroundShared decision making (SDM) is a cornerstone of patient-centered care; however, little information is available on how SDM is practiced in routine care. We aimed to assess the level of …
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 …
Gynecologic disorders, including infections, sterile inflammatory diseases, endocrine abnormalities, and malignancies, share a common signature of dysregulated immunity within a uniquely hormone-responsive reproductive tract. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are increasingly …