Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Rates of Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Evaluation of Endometriosis in Adolescents with Pelvic Pain: a Retrospective Cohort Study.
Endometriosis often presents in adolescence as chronic pelvic pain (CPP) or dysmenorrhea. Research in adults demonstrates non-White race is associated with delayed surgical diagnosis of endometriosis; however, inequity in adolescents …
Identifying serum microRNAs as biomarkers for endometriosis in adolescents and young adults.
Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder that affects 190 million reproductive age women worldwide. Laparoscopic surgery is considered the gold standard to diagnose the disease, creating a barrier to diagnosis and …
Endometriosis During Adolescence: A Narrative Review.
Endometriosis in adolescents presents unique diagnostic and management challenges compared to its manifestation in adult women. The symptoms can vary significantly among individuals, often resulting in a substantial delay in …
Understanding Peritoneal Fluid Estrogen and Progesterone Concentrations Permits Individualization of Medical Treatment of Endometriosis-Associated Pain with Lower Doses, Especially in Adolescents Not Requiring Contraception.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the importance of peritoneal fluid steroid hormone concentrations to understand the mechanism of hormonal medical treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Design: The …