Female reproductive disorders are a leading cause of infertility, affecting millions of women worldwide and resulting in significant emotional and social challenges. Despite advances in medical science, current treatment options …
Umbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, is an atypical manifestation of endometriosis. We present a rare case of spontaneous Villar's nodule in a young, nulliparous woman with no history …
Endometriosis is a complex gynecological condition affecting nearly 10% of reproductive-aged women. This report updates a 2017 MSMR report of gynecological conditions, including endometriosis, from 2012 through 2016 among U.S. …
The Medical Minute: Preserving Fertility for the Future: What Are the Options? exploreJefferson
Ovarian function relies on a network of well-coordinated molecular mechanisms that regulate follicular development, oocyte maturation, ovulation, and corpus luteum function. When these processes are disrupted, infertility can result. Extracellular …
Endometriosis and fertility expectations, with Natalia C. Llarena, MD, FACOG Contemporary OB/GYN
This study aimed to evaluate the potential causal association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the risk of female reproductive endocrine diseases (REDs), including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis (EMs), …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, and heterogeneous gynecologic disorder associated with persistent pain, infertility, and substantial impairment in quality of life (QoL), necessitating individualized and evidence-based management. This narrative review …