Postmenopausal endometriosis: current evidence and clinical challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
Endometriosis was once thought to affect only reproductive-aged women. However, 2-5% of postmenopausal individuals remain affected. Guidance for this group is limited. This review outlines an updated approach to postmenopausal …
Low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy is associated with reduced inflammation and fibrosis in an E2-induced rat model of endometriosis and remains effective under menopause-mimicking conditions.
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder marked by ectopic lesions, chronic pelvic inflammation, and frequent recurrence. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive modality with anti-inflammatory and regenerative potential, …