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Attribute preferences associated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists/antagonists among women with endometriosis in the United States.

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 …

Polychlorinated biphenyl Endocrine Disruptor Alters Estrogen Receptor beta-Mediated Epigenetic Regulation, Promoting Endometriosis.

Background Endometriosis is a pathological condition characterized by the ectopic proliferation of endometrial cells, resulting in chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has been implicated in …

Endometriosis among Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients Imaging Study (ETRIS).

to assess the prevalence of surgically confirmed endometriosis among assigned-female-at-birth (AFAB) transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals undergoing laparoscopic pelvic surgery.

Emerging Mechanisms of NK Cell Dysfunction in Endometriosis: The Role of Autophagy, Metabolism, Cytokines, Exosomes, and Trogocytosis.

Endometriosis (EMS) is a persistent, inflammatory condition that relies on estrogen and is distinguished by the proliferation of endometrial tissue outside the confines of the uterus. The impact on the …

Reproductive Autonomy and Insurer Denials of Care: The Fine Line Between Oversight and Interference.

AbstractReproductive autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare, yet insurance denials of care often undermine patient decision-making. This article examines a case in which a 35-year-old patient with stage …

Educational Case: Endometriosis.

More than the Lesion: Unraveling the Complexities of Endometriosis-Associated Pain.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder characterized by ectopic endometrium-like tissue, leading to debilitating pain and reduced quality of life. Pain is the hallmark of endometriosis, with individuals experiencing …

Research progress on the correlation between microbiota and endometriosis.

The microbiota constitutes a vital component of the human microenvironment, dynamically responding to physiological changes and playing crucial roles in maintaining normal bodily functions. Endometriosis (EMs), defined as a chronic, …

How transcription factors regulate apoptosis in endometriosis (Review).

Endometriosis (EM) is a common chronic gynaecological disease that affects 10% of women of reproductive age globally. EM is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in extrauterine …

A Cross-Sectional Study of Endometriosis Surgeries Across Obstetrics and Gynecology Subspecialties: Does Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) Fellowship Training Make a Difference?

Objective The objective of this study was to compare the surgical approaches and postoperative outcomes of endometriosis surgeries performed by different obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) subspecialties: minimally invasive gynecologic surgery …