Publications by authors named "G Condous"
Article Synopsis
- A pilot study aimed to identify a microbial signature for endometriosis as a non-invasive diagnostic tool was conducted in Australia, involving 64 participants divided into three groups: healthy controls, non-endometriosis patients, and those with confirmed endometriosis.
- Self-collected samples from the oral cavity, stool, and vagina were analyzed using advanced sequencing techniques to uncover differences in microbial composition among the groups, with significant findings from both oral and stool microbiota.
- Results revealed distinct microbiota profiles, particularly highlighting that Fusobacterium was more abundant in the oral samples of patients with moderate to severe endometriosis, suggesting the potential of using microbiome analysis for diagnosis and treatment strategies in endometriosis.
Background: Symptoms like vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain in early pregnancy can create anxiety about potential miscarriage. Previous studies have demonstrated ultrasonographic variables at the first trimester transvaginal scan (TVS) which can assist in predicting outcomes by 12 weeks gestation.
Aim: To validate the miscarriage risk prediction model (MRP) in women who present with a viable intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) at the primary ultrasound.
Background: Inter-observer agreement for the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) 2021 Endometriosis Classification staging system has not been described. Its predecessor staging system, the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (rASRM), has historically demonstrated poor inter-observer agreement.
Aims: We aimed to determine the inter-observer agreement performance of the AAGL 2021 Endometriosis Classification staging system, and compare this with the rASRM staging system.