A 17 year-old 46,XX female patient with a history of urogenital reconstruction was found to have perineal endometriosis at the site of previously repaired vaginal stenosis. The patient presented in …
The purpose of this study was to explore the associations and compare differences in abdominal and lumbar pain pressure thresholds, pelvic floor state, and pain- and movement-related psychosocial factors in …
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) in women is a debilitating condition with a high prevalence (5-25%), yet its etiology remains unclear. This prospective observational study aimed to identify clinical and …
In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have garnered significant attention as promising therapeutic tools for various diseases. To date, over ten MSC-based therapies have been approved and marketed worldwide, …
How much does adding supervised group and independent individual exercise including pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) to multidisciplinary pain management affect pelvic and genital pain in women with endometriosis? How …
Minimally invasive surgery was introduced to minimize some of the issues associated with open surgery. Its benefits include fewer complications, less pain and blood loss, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery, …
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 …
Sex-related differences influence key biological processes relevant to biomaterials research, including tissue regeneration, immune response, drug metabolism, and relevant diseases. Despite increasing recognition of sex as a critical biological variable, …
This scoping review aims to evaluate recent studies that examine the relationship between dyspareunia and neurophysiologic factors, and to synthesize their results as it pertains to the development and treatment …
Botulinum toxin is being explored as a treatment for chronic pelvic pain, a major cause of suffering and disability in both women and men worldwide. For chronic pelvic pain in …