Adenomyosis is a chronic, hormone-related disease characterized by the presence of the endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium. This condition can manifest in various features, focal or diffuse adenomyosis …
Background/Objectives: Surgical removal of deep endometriosis lesions is an established method of reducing patient symptoms, but it often results in iatrogenic adhesions that lead to further problems. This pilot study …
The objective of this study was to quantify the time to diagnosis of endometriosis by laparoscopy for patients of varying body mass index (BMI), as well as the safety of …
Endometriosis is a common disease, affecting approximately 5-10% of reproductively aged women. Symptoms, such as painful periods, negatively impact an individual's quality of life; however, these symptoms are often normalized, …
We describe a patient who presented with a symptomatic abdominal wall endometrioma. Therapy for such cases currently relies heavily on a surgical approach through laparoscopic means. This case demonstrates how …
Endometriosis (END) is a painful gynecological condition. Clinical examination, imaging, and laparoscopy can provide a definitive diagnosis of END. Nonetheless, non-invasive biomarkers could help enhance and streamline the diagnostic process. …
Endometriosis-associated pain is burdensome to both the individual and wider society. However, current treatment leaves many with persisting pain. Here, we highlight how recent work considering endometriosis in the context …
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) presents as a complex heterogeneous disorder that poses a significant clinical challenge both for diagnosis and treatment. The identification of patient subgroups with significant overlap …
Chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs), pain-related conditions that frequently occur together, may occur in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and could impact illness severity. This study aimed to …
Endometriosis, defined by the growth of endometrial tissues outside of the uterine cavity, is a global health burden for ~200 million women. Patients with endometriosis usually present with chronic pain …