Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder lacking definitive laboratory diagnostic markers. Angiopoietin-like protein-4 (ANGPTL4) is a protein involved in the regulation of angiogenesis and inflammation. The aim of the present …
Environmental microbiological monitoring is mandatory in IVF laboratories; however, procedure-specific risk assessment across the entire medically assisted reproduction workflow remains limited. This multicenter study, named "SMILE" (Study of Environmental Microbiological …
Endometriosis is a debilitating, estrogen-dependent gynecological disorder characterized by profound diagnostic delays due to clinical reliance on invasive laparoscopy. Developing noninvasive, point-of-care biomarker assessment remains a critical yet unmet medical …
Body image disturbance is a commonly experienced psychological impact of endometriosis and other chronic pelvic pain (CPP) conditions (e.g., vulvodynia). This systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative literature aimed to …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with chronic pain, fatigue, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Beyond its …
In modern society, the progression of ovarian aging in women has accelerated, and the incidence of infertility has increased markedly with a distinct younger-onset trend. Exploring the etiology and pathogenesis …
Cardiothoracic involvement by obstetric and gynecologic pathologic conditions creates a broad spectrum of clinical and radiologic manifestations, ranging from mild to critical. The authors describe the unique and often unrecognized …
Brazil recently implemented a national menstrual health program within its public health system (Sistema Único de Saúde [SUS]), representing a significant policy shift toward recognizing menstrual dignity as a public …
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) emerged to bridge gaps between pediatrics and adult gynecology, while pediatric surgeons currently provide most operative gynecologic care for young patients. The goal of this …
Deep infiltrative endometriosis involving the bowel is a complex disease in which the optimal minimally invasive surgical approach remains uncertain, particularly regarding long-term fertility, recurrence, and healthcare utilization. We conducted …