Endometriosis: Archives News of the month
Longer operative times but equally safe - a propensity score-matched analysis for laparoscopic procedures in women with early-stage (r-ASRM I-II) endometriosis performed by gynecology residents compared to attending surgeons
Endometriosis 6 min.
Endometriosis is one of the most common benign gynecologic diseases. With an estimated prevalence of 10–15% in women of reproductive age, the psychological and physiological strain of this disease should not be underrated [1]. Common symptoms of endometriosis include chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia,...
Association of endometriosis with asthma: a study of the NHANES database in 1999–2006
Endometriosis 4 min.
As a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, asthma can bring about wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing [1]. Epidemiological data on the prevalence, incidence, and severity of asthma appear to suggest gender differences in the risk of developing asthma [2]. Basing on the...
Knowledge and awareness of endometriosis among women in Southwest China: a cross-sectional study
Endometriosis 4 min.
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, causing inflammation, adhesions, and scarring. Affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women worldwide, endometriosis is associated with debilitating pelvic...
Pelvic peritoneal endometriosis is linked to the endometrial inflammatory profile: a prospective cohort study
Endometriosis 5 min.
Pelvic endometriosis is acknowledged as a complex estrogen-responsive inflammatory disorder, distinguished by extrauterine growth of endometrial-like tissue [1]. This condition, characterized by chronic lower abdominal pain in diverse manifestations and decreased fertility, significantly contributes...
Association of urinary tract endometriosis with physical and mental health: a cross-sectional study
Endometriosis 4 min.
Endometriosis is a frequent estrogen-dependent benign tumor affecting over 10% of women of reproductive age [1]. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is the most severe form, characterized by lesions that infiltrate the peritoneum beyond 5 mm. DIE can affect various anatomical sites, including...
