Publications by authors named "C Exacoustos"

Adenomyosis is an important clinical condition with uncertain prevalence, and clinical focus on adenomyosis in patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) has increased during recent years. Recognizing the limited clinical knowledge on the impact of adenomyosis on ART outcomes, the First Lugano Adenomyosis Workshop was a symposium involving experts in the field of adenomyosis, covering basic research, imaging, surgery and infertility to highlight current advances and future research areas over a wide range of topics related to adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is characterized by altered oestrogen and progesterone signalling pathways.

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Purpose: Evaluating menstrual blood loss (MBL) in primary healthcare is challenging. Our study aimed to assess MBL using two methods: self-perception and pictograms (Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart-PBAC and Menstrual Pictogram superabsorbent polymer-c version-MP) in women undergoing transvaginal ultrasound (TVS).

Methods: We enrolled 221 premenopausal women with spontaneous menstruation, no hormonal therapy, and no ongoing pregnancy.

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Article Synopsis
  • Endometriosis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) share similarities in symptoms and may be difficult to differentiate, prompting a review of their relationship based on existing research.
  • * Despite limited studies, some evidence indicates a possible increased risk of IBD in women with endometriosis, with chronic symptoms overlapping between the two conditions.
  • * A multidisciplinary approach involving both gastroenterologists and gynecologists is recommended to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients exhibiting symptoms of either condition.*
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: The association between endometriosis and breast cancer still remains controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the different subtypes of breast cancer, immunohistochemical markers, hormone receptors, and ki67 proliferation indexes in patients with and without endometriosis and/or adenomyosis. : All patients with endometriosis and breast cancer were enrolled.

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