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The inclusion of sex and gender considerations and female representation in Nutrition and Dietetics journals: A comparison between 2012 and 2022.

Consideration of sex and gender in nutrition research is needed to inform best practice interventions and policy. It is unknown how nutrition and dietetic journals comply with sex and gender …

Oocyte aging in focus: Environmental and endogenous stressors driving reproductive potential decline.

Oocyte quality, a critical determinant of female reproductive potential, experiences a progressive decline with age, largely driven by the cumulative effects of oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. This review thoroughly …

Adenomyosis Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Advances, and Therapeutic Options.

Adenomyosis is a heterogeneous, nonmalignant uterine disorder characterized by ectopic endometrium within the myometrium, leading to abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and subfertility. Once considered a disease of …

The role of psychological care in the treatment of gynecological disorders in girls and young women - an interdisciplinary perspective.

This review article explores the psychological dimension of gynecological disorders in girls and young women, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in medical care. Gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic …

Pharmacologic Interventions for Endometriosis-Related Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Biomaterials for endometriosis treatment: Design, advances, and prospects.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrium. Achieving effective therapeutic outcomes for endometriosis has always been a significant clinical hurdle because of the high …

Efficacy of probiotic supplementation in reducing primary dysmenorrhea: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain attributable to an underlying pelvic disease (e.g., endometriosis). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are …

Safety and Reproductive Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Nerve-Sparing Surgery for Deep Endometriosis in Infertile Women: A One-Year Follow-Up Study.

Background/Objectives: Deep endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that significantly affects fertility. The objective was to evaluate the magnitude of the effect of minimally invasive nerve-sparing complete excision of endometriosis …

Physical Activity, Metabolic Dysfunction, and the Kynurenine Pathway in Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Literature Review.

Endometriosis and PCOS are both leading causes of female infertility, each affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. Both conditions markedly impair quality of life by affecting physical health, emotional …

Effects of 8-weeks acupuncture on eyes-closed resting state natural EEG frequency components in endometriosis: AcuENDO trial sub-study.

The aim of this study was to examine changes in resting electroencephalography (EEG) activity associated with an 8-week acupuncture intervention for women with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.