Rural, regional and remote (henceforth 'rural') communities face unique health challenges, including limited access to health care, workforce shortages, and higher disease burden. Consumer and community involvement is essential for …
The management of patients with endometriosis remains marked by a long, fragmented, and poorly coordinated care pathway, leading to significant diagnostic delay. In this context, the regional EndOccitanie network is …
Background: Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) following cesarean section (CS) is an increasingly recognized complication. Intramuscular involvement of the rectus abdominis and the management of associated fascial defects remain underreported. Methods: …
Body perception disturbances, such as distorted perception of limb size, are well documented in specific pain conditions like complex regional pain syndrome but remain underexplored in chronic pain more broadly. …
Gynecologic disorders, including infections, sterile inflammatory diseases, endocrine abnormalities, and malignancies, share a common signature of dysregulated immunity within a uniquely hormone-responsive reproductive tract. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are increasingly …
Are there differences in lifestyle and environmental exposures, and clinical characteristics between patients with histologically confirmed endometriosis residing in regional and metropolitan locations in Australia, and their impact on phenotype …
Background: Emerging evidence suggests that lipedema may share hormonal, inflammatory, and genetic mechanisms with gynecologic diseases, particularly endometriosis. However, the extent and nature of these interrelationships remain poorly characterized, supporting …
Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide and is associated with substantial pain and mental health burden, yet its neurobiological correlates remain poorly characterized. Neuroimaging studies of endometriosis are …
Endometriosis is a common disease among women of childbearing age (WCBA), significantly affecting their physiological health. This study systematically analyzes the global, regional, and national burden of endometriosis in WCBA …
Infertility is a growing global health issue affecting millions worldwide. While endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and unexplained infertility are recognized as the major contributors, their specific burden and impact …