Visualizing pain disparities: Using graphic medicine to promote resistance to medical ableism.
This research investigates the potential for graphic medicine to foster resistance to medical ableism among those with feminized pain (i.e., endometriosis). We unite community and health psychology and disability studies …
Patient-centered priorities in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain: A mixed-methods and thematic analysis of intake narratives.
Understanding what patients prioritize when seeking care for endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is crucial for delivering personalized, responsive care. However, patient-defined goals remain poorly characterized across various life …
Commentary on "Global, regional, and national burden of endometriosis among women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: a cross-sectional analysis from the 2021 global burden of disease study" [Letter].
Case Report: Two clinical cases of severe deep infiltrating endometriosis with infertility-transplantation first or surgery first? Natural cycle or artificial cycle?
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe condition frequently linked to infertility, yet the optimal integration of surgery and assisted reproductive technology (ART) remains controversial. This study reports two cases …
Ultrasonic surgical aspiration (CUSA®) for laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: a prospective case series demonstrating safety and precision in fertility-preserving surgery.
Endometriosis affects ∼10% of women of reproductive age, often causing chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Conventional energy devices risk thermal injury and bleeding, particularly in fertility-preserving surgeries. The Cavitron Ultrasonic …