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By Nasuhi Engin AydinReducing False Negatives in Endometriosis Histology Through Deeper Sections
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
A group of researchers led by gynecopathologist Professor Joseph Rabban has published their findings in the International Journal of Gynecological Pathology, evaluating the diagnostic utility of deeper tissue sections in biopsies from patients with suspected endometriosis. The definitive diagnosis of…
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By Eylül GÜNUnraveling the Immune System's Role in Endometriosis
By Eylül GÜN
Endometriosis is often driven by complex immune system interactions. Dysregulated immune cells, including macrophages, neutrophils, and natural killer cells, play a significant role in promoting inflammation and lesion progression. Researchers from China Led by Dr.Xu conducted a study to investigate…
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By Özge ÖzkayaMicroRNA-Mediated Hormone Dysregulation in Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
The expressions of certain micro RNAs and estrogen receptor (ER) beta are significantly upregulated while that of ER alfa is downregulated in the ectopic endometrium, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Biomedicines. However, the expression of…
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Dietary Zinc Intake and Endometriosis Risk in American Women
In a study published in the BMC Public Health, Xie et al. investigated the potential effect of zinc intake and the prevalence of endometriosis with a cross-sectional study. The findings revealed a significant positive association between higher dietary zinc intake and endometriosis prevalence, particularly among…
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By Selma OransayAdenomyosis as a Barrier to Effective Surgery for Dyspareunia in Rectovaginal Endometriosis
By Selma Oransay
Women with endometriosis often experience severe pain during intercourse, known as dyspareunia, which can deeply affect their quality of life and intimate relationships. One form of this condition, rectovaginal septum endometriosis, involves deep, scarred tissue that can cause pain during…
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Communication of Endometriosis Pain is Complex
By Özge Özkaya
The communication of pain between patients with endometriosis and doctors is complex and includes patterns of disbelief, normalization, and psychological attribution. This is according to a new study by Norwegian scientists published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Acta Obstetricia et…
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Diagnostic Delays in Endometriosis: Contributing Factors
By Selma Oransay
While the delay in diagnosing endometriosis is well-documented, the reasons behind this delay and the specific gaps in the healthcare system remain poorly understood. Transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are useful tools in detecting the condition, but laparoscopic surgery…
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The long-term cardiovascular risk in women with endometriosis.
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis, a chronic and systemic condition affecting 10% of women of reproductive age, has far-reaching effects beyond the reproductive system. Recent research highlights its role in triggering systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction. These processes can disrupt liver metabolism,…
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The effect of endometriosis surgery on female sexual functions
By Selma Oransay
Sexual dysfunction is almost twice as prevalent in women with endometriosis compared to those with other benign gynecological conditions. Deep dyspareunia, a hallmark symptom of deeply infiltrating endometriosis, poses a ninefold higher risk in affected women. This symptom profoundly impacts…
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Knowledge synthesis of the "Relevance of Endometriosis Diagnostic Tools"
By Selma Oransay
Spiers et al. from the Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine at Angers University Hospital in France identified significant diagnostic challenges and the absence of definitive diagnostic tools for endometriosis. In response, they evaluated existing medical literature to enhance diagnostic…
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