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By Selma OransayPre-Diagnosis Hospital Utilization Patterns in Women With Endometriosis
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis is commonly associated with symptoms such as painful periods, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. Diagnosing the condition is challenging due to symptom overlap with other gynecologic and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as the need for advanced imaging or laparoscopic…
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By Hale Goksever CelikPostoperative Outcomes in Women After Sacral Plexus Deep Endometriosis Resection
By Hale Goksever Celik
Deep endometriosis refers to a severe form of endometriosis where tissue grows deeply into the pelvic and abdominal organs, including the bowel, bladder, nerves, and blood vessels. When the disease affects the sacral plexus, which is a network of nerves at the base…
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By Özge ÖzkayaMore Young Patients Regret Having a Hysterectomy Than Older Ones
By Özge Özkaya
A study published inObstetrics & Gynecology found that patients aged 30 or younger were more likely to regret their decision to undergo a hysterectomy compared to those aged 31 to 49, regardless of factors such as parity, prior sterilization, or previous…
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DIE Complex and Requires Interdisciplinary Approach
By Özge Özkaya
The vast majority of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) cases are treated with minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Moreover, there is a high need for interdisciplinary operations. “Our results emphasize…
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Endostatin-Expressing Stem Cells: A New Approach to Treating Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by abnormal blood vessel formation. Endostatin, a potent angiogenesis inhibitor, has shown potential in targeting the process of angiogenesis. In a study published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine, Peng and Zhang et al. explored the therapeutic…
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Endometriosis-Related Emergency Department Visits: Frequency and Implications
In a study published in the PlosOne, Emanuel et al. investigated how to describe experiences and expectations related to repeated gynaecological emergency visits among women with endometriosis. This qualitative study was conducted at a Gnecologic energency department in a Swedish university hospital between October 2022 and…
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Imaging findings in postmenopausal endometriosis
By Selma Oransay
Most women diagnosed with endometriosis during their reproductive years become asymptomatic in postmenopausal period, but lesions remain biologically active despite lower estrogen levels. The pathophysiology of postmenopausal endometriosis remains unclear, though lesions appear less active and extensive. The risk of…
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By Nasuhi Engin AydinAdenomyosis : Early Diagnosis is Essential in Adolescence
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
Dr. Martire and colleagues from Siena University, Italy, published their recent research on adenomyosis in adolescents in the journal Diagnostics. Traditionally considered a condition affecting women over 40, adenomyosis is now recognized as a disease with early onset, including during…
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By Eylül GÜNExploring the Impact of Endometriosis on Partners
By Eylül GÜN
Endometriosis has a significant impact on women, especially in terms of their sexual and relational lives. However, there is limited research on how endometriosis affects the partners of women living with this condition. Santulli et al. from France aimed to…
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Endometriosis in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Challenges
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis is a condition that affects not only adult women but also adolescents, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. It can cause significant pain, including dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain. Research has shown that up to 20% of transgender…
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