Endometriosis is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain and infertility, affecting an estimated 176 million women globally¹. In sub-Saharan Africa, its diagnosis and management remain constrained by persistent misconceptions …
Crohn's disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory bowel condition, although rare in Malaysia, can present with atypical systemic features, including reproductive dysfUnction. We report the case of a 31-year-old woman referred …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting up to 11% of people presumed female at birth by the age of 44 years, characterised by the growth of tissue similar to the …
Endometriosis-related dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain impose significant economic and quality-of-life burdens. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of dienogest compared to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH-a) for managing dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain …
Minimally invasive surgery was introduced to minimize some of the issues associated with open surgery. Its benefits include fewer complications, less pain and blood loss, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery, …
Endometriosis symptoms have multifaceted manifestations, and there are few approved nonsurgical treatment options. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists/antagonists for endometriosis vary on efficacy, safety profile, and out-of-pocket (OOP) cost, among other …
Endometriosis is estimated to affect 5%-10% of women of reproductive age, making timely diagnosis essential for initiating treatment, alleviating symptoms, and reducing the risk of disease progression. Unfortunately, the diagnostic …
Endometriosis is highly underdiagnosed and undertreated gynecological disorder, with diagnosis often delayed by 8-12 years. This delay can have serious consequences including infertility. Currently, the gold standard for endometriosis diagnosis …
Obesity and endometriosis are intricately linked. The body mass index (BMI) is commonly used as an indicator of obesity, but it has limitations. The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a …
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the availability, diagnostic reliability, and out-of-pocket costs of endometriosis diagnostic tools available on the private healthcare market in Poland. Methods: A desk-based analysis was …