This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an 8 weeks functional strength training program on physical performance, pain perception, and quality of life in women with endometriosis.
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is associated with substantial impairment in health-related quality of life (HRQoL), affecting pain, emotional well-being, sexual functioning, and daily activities. Previous studies have shown that laparoscopic …
Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent disorder characterised by the growth of endometrial-like tissues outside the uterus. Recent data suggest a potential role for endometrial stem/progenitor cells in the development of …
Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of reproductive-age women and up to 20% of those with infertility. Despite rising awareness in adults, adolescent endometriosis remains underrecognized, especially in Southeast Asia. This study …
Exercise may be an effective tool to improve symptoms and quality of life in those with endometriosis. However, the optimal dose to elicit such changes is unknown. This study will …
Australian endometriosis guidelines recommend transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) as the first-line investigation for endometriosis. Where endometriosis has been surgically treated, there is a risk of recurrent disease and repeat surgery. It …
Procedural pain and pre-procedural anxiety are the most frequently cited barriers to acceptability and completion of outpatient hysteroscopy. Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive patient education, but clinical adoption has been …
BackgroundResearch has suggested that some gynecological conditions are associated with body image, disordered eating behaviors, and mental health concerns. This has been studied in polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis populations, …
Although qualitative research on dyspareunia has increased in recent years, most studies have focused on women's individual experiences or on specific difficulties within the couple, leaving underexplored how partners jointly …
ObjectiveEndometriosis is a systemic chronic disease with serious effects on various aspects of female health and wellbeing that has been associated with a significant increase in free circulating DNA (CfDNA) …