A Link Between Endometriosis and Sleep Disturbances
There seems to be a link between sleep disturbances and endometriosis, according to a systematic review of the literature. This information can help shape future clinical recommendations to screen for and treat sleep disturbances in patients with endometriosis and improve…
Key Points Lay SummaryIt is "pain" that causes sleep disturbances and fatigue in endometriosis patients
Endometriosis has been studied previously about its effects on quality of life and the possible effects on sleeping periods. The study conducted by Federica Facchin et al. questioned the reason for endometriosis to cause sleep disturbance. The authors have divided…
Key Points Lay SummaryAre there any risk factor associated with the progression of endometriosis to ovarian cancer?
Endometriosis is a disease whereby endometrial glands proliferate outside of the endometrial lining. Apart from causing significant morbidity, It has been found that endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of progression to endometroid and clear cell ovarian cancer. However,…
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