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By Nasuhi Engin AydinCould sexual activity during menses be a risk factor in endometriosis?
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
Italian researchers recently published a literature review in Women’s Health exploring the potential role of endometriosis and menstrual sexual activity. The retrograde menstruation theory, first proposed in the early 20th century, remains a popular hypothesis suggesting that menstrual debris contribute to the…
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By Selma OransayDiaphragma central tendon and catamenial pneumothorax
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis typically involves ectopic endometrial tissue in pelvic organs, such as the bladder, ovaries, and uterine ligaments, leading to symptoms like dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and dyschezia. A rare form occurs in the diaphragm, causing catamenial pneumothorax. Management often includes hormone therapy…
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By Eylül GÜNGenetic Insights into Brain Networks and Their Impact on Endometriosis Risk
By Eylül GÜN
While the exact origins of endometriosis are still not fully understood, emerging evidence points to the central nervous system (CNS) as a significant factor in the development and persistence of the condition. The CNS is responsible for processing pain signals,…
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By Hale Goksever CelikThe Role of Surgeon Specialty in Colorectal Resection Outcomes for Women with Endometriosis
By Hale Goksever Celik
When endometriosis invade the tissues, including the bowel wall by more than 5 mm, it is termed deep infiltrating endometriosis. Patients with bowel involvement typically experience symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, tenesmus, and rectal bleeding. Surgical intervention is often the…
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Cellular Interactions Driving Peritoneal Endometriosis
By Eylül GÜN
A recent study led by Dr.Fazlaebas from the USA, published in the January 2025 issue of iScience, einvestigated the genes and cellular pathways involved in the development of peritoneal endometriosis. Using spatial transcriptomics, the study identified cell type-specific gene expression changes and…
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By Özge ÖzkayaStudy Sheds Light the Occurrence and Management of Cervical Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Most women who had a hysterectomy to treat abnormal uterine bleeding had cervical endometriosis, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Cervical endometriosis was the main diagnosis in women who had bleeding following sex or in between…
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Physical Activity Boosts Self-Perception in Young Women with Endometriosis
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, causing chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and significant disruptions to daily life. Beyond the physical pain, this condition can severely impact a woman’s self-esteem and body image. Since body perception is closely tied to physical…
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Linking Endometriosis to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
By Selma Oransay
The macula, the central region of the retina, is crucial for sharp central vision and the color perception. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) primarily affects this area and progresses through different stages, ranging from early to advanced forms. AMD has two…
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Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Cognitive Function in Midlife Women
By Selma Oransay
Dementia, which affects women at more than 1.7 times the rate of men, continues to be a growing health concern, with potential links to hormonal changes. Estrogen, known for its neuroprotective effects, influences cognitive functions such as verbal memory, fluency,…
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Immune Cell Infiltration and Genetic Drivers in Endometriosis Development
By Eylül GÜN
The development of endometriosis is closely linked to immune cell infiltration, where immune cells and their secreted cytokines play a key role in driving inflammation and the formation of lesions. Studies highlight increased neutrophil infiltration in ectopic tissues, which release…
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