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Immunopathology of Endometriosis, Molecular Approaches.

Endometriosis (EMS) is a common chronic gynecological disorder affecting 5%-10% of reproductive-age women, often causing infertility, dyspareunia, pain, and limitations in physical and sexual activities. This condition is defined by …

Letter to the Editor: Considerations beyond adenomyosis as a cause of surgical failure in treating dyspareunia in rectovaginal septum endometriosis.

Atypical Endometriosis - An Overview of the Issue and Personal Experiences.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, inflammatory disease characterized by the growth of endometriotic tissue outside the uterus. Among the wide spectrum of clinical manifestations of endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, …

Endometriosis and Infertility: Gynecological Examination Practical Guide.

Endometriosis, a prevalent gynecological condition affecting 10-15% of reproductive-age women, involves the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. This chronic inflammatory disease can significantly impact fertility by disrupting …

Deep and Superficial Dyspareunia Questionnaire: a patient-reported outcome measure for genito-pelvic dyspareunia.

Dyspareunia affects 8%-22% of women worldwide and an unknown number of gender-diverse people. Dyspareunia is commonly categorized into deep and superficial subtypes based on pain location and underlying etiology; however, …

Splenosis Masquerading as Endometriosis: A Rare Pelvic Post-Trauma Presentation.

BACKGROUND Splenosis is the ectopic autotrasplantation of splenic tissue that can follow trauma to the spleen or splenectomy and can occur anywhere in the peritoneal cavity or extraperitoneally. Splenosis can …

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, …

Endometriosis in Adolescents: A Closer Look at the Pain Characteristics and Atypical Symptoms: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age and about 47% of adolescents with pelvic pain. Symptoms include dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Adolescents often …

Bladder Endometriosis: Diagnostic, Therapy, and Outcome of a Single-Center Experience.

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a benign condition affecting up to 10% of women at reproductive age. The urinary tract is affected in 0.3-12.0% of women with endometriosis and in 19.0-53.0% of …

Pelvic pain & endometriosis: the development of a patient-centred e-health resource for those affected by endometriosis-associated dyspareunia.

We recognized a paucity of accessible, evidence-based, empowering patient-centred resources for those with endometriosis-associated dyspareunia. Affecting more than 50% of people with endometriosis, dyspareunia can significantly impact relationships, chronic pain …