By Özge ÖzkayaChildhood Adversity Associated With Increased Risk of Endometriosis and Fibroids
By Özge Özkaya
Childhood adversity such as physical and sexual abuse, neglect, household dysfunction, peer bullying before 18 years of age may be associated with the development of endometriosis and fibroids later in life, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Fertility and Sterility. …
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By Selma OransayThe 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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How Common is Adenomyosis Among Subfertile Women?
By Özge Özkaya
Around 10% of women who have reduced fertility have isolated adenomyosis, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The prevalence of the disease seems to vary according to the presence of endometriosis…
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By Nasuhi Engin AydinUterine leiomyomas and endometriosis may coexist yielding important clinical implications
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
Drs. Uimari, Nazri, and Tapmeier from Finland, the UK, and Australia have published their comprehensive review on the comorbidity of endometriosis along with uterine leiomyomas in the medical journal “Frontiers in Reproductive Health”. The comorbidity of uterine leiomyomas and endometriosis…
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Best practice: How to reduce intraoperative bleeding?
By Selma Oransay
Although laparoscopic hysterectomy is a popular and common approach for removing benign uterine lesions, some technical steps especially concerning uterine artery closure depend on the surgeon's preference. Uterine artery ligation may be performed either at the uterus level, which is common…
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By Dr. Youngran ParkTherapeutic Roles of Statins in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
By Dr. Youngran Park
Statins are a class of drugs, which act by inhibiting the rate-limiting enzyme of cholesterol biosynthesis, which reduces lipid production. Therefore, statin has been used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and coronary artery disease. This study published in Reproductive Sciences performed…
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By Murat OsmanComprehensive review on the drug delivery options being used for endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
By Murat Osman
Both endometriosis and uterine fibroids (uterine leiomyomas) contribute to infertility, chronic pain, and dysmenorrhea across the world. Thus, drug delivery methods ranging from contraceptives to biochemical systems based on nanotechnology are currently being used and developed. Specifically, long-acting implantable contraceptives…
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