By Selma OransayPost Surgery Endometrioma Recurrence
By Selma Oransay
Endometrioma is a common form of endometriosis. Endometrioma cystectomy is the preferred treatment, as it is more effective than ablation or laser vaporization in reducing pain and recurrence. While medical treatment can help prevent recurrence after surgery, postoperative hormonal therapy…
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The effect of glucocorticoid use on clinical pregnancy rates
By Selma Oransay
The preference to use glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone, prednisone, and methylprednisolone, along with IVF-ET cycles is due to the diminishing inflammatory response and suppressing immunity. Thus, while autoimmune diseases are suppressed with glucocorticoid administration, the success rate in the implantation…
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The accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for deep urinary tract endometrisis.
By Selma Oransay
The prevalence of urinary tract endometriosis is 19-53% in patients within deep infiltrating endometriosis cases. The bladder and ureteral are the most common sites of the involvement. While preparing a radical surgery for a patient with deep endometriosis, the diagnosis…
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Early menarche increases the risk of endometriosis.
By Selma Oransay
Early menarche is the first menstrual bleeding occurring before 12 years of age. The timing of normal puberty in girls varies between nations due to genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Notably, the age of menarche decreased significantly in teenagers born…
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