Endometriosis affects 10% of women of childbearing age and 25-50% of infertile women worldwide. Although most patients with endometriosis are completely asymptomatic, there is still a significant proportion of patients, …
Endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC) is a distinct form of epithelial ovarian cancer that arises from the malignant transformation of benign endometriotic lesions. While epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is acknowledged as a …
Endometriosis (EMs), a prevalent disorder characterized by pelvic pain and infertility, affects numerous bodily systems and markedly diminishes life quality. Yiqi Huoxue formula (YQHXF) has demonstrated promising therapeutic efficacy. However, …
Endometriosis is traditionally conceptualized as a pelvic lesion-centered disease; however, mounting evidence indicates it is a chronic, systemic, and multifactorial inflammatory disorder. This review examines the molecular dialog between ectopic …
Chronic low-grade inflammation is increasingly recognized as a contributing factor to female infertility. Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 are observed in ovarian conditions including …
Knowledge pertaining to the interplay between body image, body compassion, and endometriosis-related symptoms is limited. The current study aimed to elucidate the relationships between body compassion, body image, and endometriosis-related …
Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 3 (TRPM3) is a non-selective, Ca2+-permeable ion channel that plays a pivotal role in peripheral thermosensation and nociception. Moreover, gain-of-function variants in TRPM3 underlie a spectrum …
This study explored the lived experiences of body image among individuals with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of endometriosis and/or adenomyosis. Using an online qualitative survey (n = 287) and …
The study aimed to investigate the roles of endothelin-1 and endothelin receptors in a rat endometriosis model and to demonstrate how bosentan (BOS), an endothelin receptor blocker, could potentially serve …
These are two of the most common gynecologic diseases, affecting 15% to 80% of women of childbearing age diseases. The existing treatments, such as hormonal drugs and selective estrogen receptor …