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Are gastrointestinal, gynecological and urogenital chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) predisposing or perpetuating factors for orofacial pain (OFP)? A systematic review.

Orofacial pain (OFP) is a multidimensional clinical problem that includes conditions such as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It is often associated with chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs), including gastrointestinal, gynecological and …

Published: July 25, 2026, midnight
Systems-level genomic analyses reveal shared mechanisms underlying endometriosis and sleep disorders.

We examined clinical, genetic, and molecular links between sleep disorders and endometriosis. Women aged 20-54 years in NHANES 2005-2006 were analyzed with survey-weighted logistic regression. Bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) …

Published: July 25, 2026, midnight
Imaging of Deep Endometriosis Involving Lateral Pelvic Structures.

Deep endometriosis affecting the lateral pelvic structures (LPS) is a complex and often underdiagnosed manifestation of the disease. The authors review the anatomic features of the LPS and underscore the …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
Microbiome and chronic pelvic pain in women: a mini-review.

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a prevalent, disabling syndrome encompassing overlapping disorders such as endometriosis/adenomyosis, bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, vulvodynia, and myofascial pain syndrome. Despite distinct clinical …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
Closing the Gap: A Decade of Integrating Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy in an Urban Safety-Net Hospital.

To evaluate how the 10-year integration of minimally invasive hysterectomy (MIH) at a safety net hospital impacted surgical approach, perioperative outcomes, and equity of MIH access across racial groups in …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
Estetrol/drospirenone for combined oral contraception: a systematic review of efficacy, cycle control, and safety.

To systematically evaluate the evidence on the contraceptive efficacy, cycle control, safety, and selected noncontraceptive effects of estetrol 15 mg/drospirenone 3 mg (E4/DRSP) and to assess certainty of evidence by …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
Self-Esteem in Women with Endometriosis: A Qualitative Study of Psychosocial Burden and Self-Esteem-Related Experiences.

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects around 10% of women of reproductive age and is commonly associated with pelvic pain, fatigue and infertility. Beyond physical symptoms, the condition can substantially affect psychosocial well-being. …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
Assisted Reproductive Technology in Breast and Gynecologic Malignancies: Cancer Risk, Fertility Preservation, and Post-Treatment Reproductive Outcomes.

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is increasingly utilized worldwide, yet concerns remain regarding its potential association with breast and gynecological malignancies and the safety of fertility-preservation strategies in cancer survivors. Ovarian …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
Endometriosis-Associated Implantation Failure: Pathophysiology, Biomarkers, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.

Implantation failure remains a major challenge in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and is a significant contributor to infertility in women with endometriosis. Beyond mechanical distortion and ovarian dysfunction, increasing evidence …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
Radiomics and Artificial Intelligence in Ovarian Endometriosis Imaging: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of Emerging Evidence.

Ovarian endometriosis is a common manifestation of endometriosis associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Although transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are central to diagnosis, challenging cases may benefit …

Published: July 24, 2026, midnight
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