Pelvic pain is a common and often debilitating experience with limited treatment options. Improving understanding of the psychosocial mechanisms involved in pelvic pain experiences will enhance the efficacy of pain …
Objective: The primary goal of treatment for endometriosis (EMS), where pelvic pain is the most significant symptom, is the symptom alleviation. Medical treatment is typically employed until menopause or until …
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 …
Endometriosis is traditionally regarded as a condition predominantly affecting women of reproductive age, often associated with infertility and cyclical pelvic pain. As a result, a significant body of research and …
Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of reproductive-age women and is frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain. Patients with endometriosis often experience comorbid depression and anxiety, but the underlying mechanisms connecting these …
Endometriosis affects at least one in ten women of childbearing age, yet it is often overlooked in emergency care. Clinicians should consider this diagnosis for any woman presenting with menstrual …
Cystic adenomyosis is a rare subtype of adenomyosis characterized by cystic lesions within the myometrium, causing significant dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain. Traditional surgical treatments, such as laparoscopic or hysteroscopic excision, …
Erythema ab igne (EAI), also known as "hot water bottle rash" or "toasted skin syndrome", is a benign cutaneous condition caused by chronic exposure to low-level infrared heat. It typically …
The goal was to develop a pragmatic classification system for conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), aiming to enhance diagnosis, management, education, and research of CPP. An international, multidisciplinary …
AbstractReproductive autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare, yet insurance denials of care often undermine patient decision-making. This article examines a case in which a 35-year-old patient with stage …