Endometriosis affects 5-10% of reproductive-aged women and is characterized by chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility. Standard hormonal therapies, such as dienogest, effectively manage symptoms, but are often associated …
Background: Ovarian cystectomy is standard treatment for endometrioma but is associated with decreased ovarian reserve. Catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) is an ovary-sparing image-guided alternative; however, supporting evidence comprises retrospective comparative and …
Endometriosis is associated with nociceptive pain, as well as peripheral and central sensitization. Evidence-based treatment suggestions for controlling endometriosis should be based on the convergence of the best scientific evidence, …
What is the current landscape of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating stem cell-based therapies for women's reproductive diseases, and how effectively has preclinical research informed their clinical translation?
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 …
What is the optimal timing of progesterone exposure to achieve live births for day-6 blastocysts in artificial frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles?
To assess whether high-dose folic acid supplementation (4-5 mg/day), initiated before conception, reduces the risk of miscarriage and improves pregnancy rates compared to standard-dose supplementation (0.4 mg/day).
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by pain and impaired quality of life (QoL). While pharmacological and surgical options exist, their limitations necessitate complementary strategies. The comparative effectiveness of …
Curcumin, a bioactive polyphenol derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), has garnered substantial attention for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antineoplastic properties. This review explores the therapeutic potential of curcumin in …