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Human peritoneal hypoxia may stabilize rather than initiate endometriotic lesions.

Adolescent dysmenorrhea revealing Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome with endometriosis: A radiologic case report.

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, also referred to as obstructed hemivagina with ipsilateral renal agenesis (OHVIRA) is a rare congenital urogenital anomaly resulting from abnormal development of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts, classically …

Fascin-Centred Invasive Competence in Eutopic Endometrium: A Hypothesis-Driven Narrative Review of Endometriosis Pathogenesis and Non-Surgical Biomarker Potential.

Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-responsive inflammatory disease characterised by endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Because retrograde menstruation is common, lesion establishment probably requires cellular competence and a permissive ectopic …

Exploring the Relationship Between Lifestyle Choices and Menstrual Health.

Many international studies have worked to understand the relationship between lifestyle factors, like nutrition and risky behaviors, and menstrual health in young women. This study focuses on understanding the relationship …

Immune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of endometriosis: a comprehensive analysis of the role of NK cells, cytokines, and extracellular vesicles/exosomes.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. Retrograde menstruation is widely accepted as a primary mechanism for ectopic endometrial seeding; however, only …

Glycolytic Reprogramming in Endometriosis: Biological Basis and Emerging Targets for Disease-Modifying Therapy.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and up to 40% of women with infertility, with a significant impact on quality of life …

Integrative Transcriptomic Analysis Identifies a Key Candidate Gene Bridging Inflammation and DNA Repair in Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder characterized by the ectopic implantation of endometrial-like tissue. Although retrograde menstruation is highly prevalent, only a subset of women develops the disease. This …

Symptoms and distress across the menstrual cycle in a representative sample of Austrian and German people who menstruate: A cross-sectional study.

BackgroundPeople who menstruate may experience a range of symptoms, which, fluctuating throughout the different cycle phases, can interfere with their normal functioning. To date, research mostly investigated pain and psychological …

The genetics of primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review.

Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynaecological condition in women of reproductive age. Approximately 90% of cases are primary dysmenorrhea (PDM) which is not associated with underlying pathology. Dysmenorrhea can have …

Thoracic endometriosis presenting with bilateral haemothoraces: a rare but important cause of bilateral pleural effusions.

A woman in her 30s was admitted with 6 months of progressive shortness of breath and cyclical bilateral pleuritic chest pain associated with heavy, painful menstruation. She had a history …