To investigate the association between the duration of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) use and breast cancer risk in Korean women.
Background and Clinical Significance: Paratubal Leydig cell nodules are rare incidental findings that present diagnostic challenges. Case Presentation: A 45-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus presented …
Background/Objectives: Current studies on adverse events related to the COVID-19 vaccine have predominantly focused on severe, life-threatening side effects. However, numerous less severe but common adverse events (AEs) remain underreported …
Endometriosis, characterized by the growth of uterine-like tissue outside the uterus, causes chronic pain and infertility. Current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have notable limitations, including delayed diagnosis and adverse effects. …
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 …
Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is a rare type of endometriosis, with an incidence ranging from 0.1% to 0.4%. It requires a high index of suspicion to avoid delays in diagnosis …
Special attention has been paid to genetic mechanisms that might have a significant impact on the context of the risk of developing endometriosis, in recent years. The study aimed to …
Although the exact pathogenesis of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) remains unclear, some factors are known to be sex-specific. We aimed to investigate the incidence and systemic associations for CSC in …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age. The etiology of endometriosis remains unclear; however, there is growing interest in identifying modifiable …
Despite high incidence of endometriosis internationally and domestically, many patients wait a decade after symptom onset for an accurate diagnosis. This article suggests why diagnostic criteria should be clarified and …