Barriers to a Timely Diagnosis of Endometriosis: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Objective: The diagnosis of endometriosis, a common gynecologic condition, is characterized by delays of up to 11 years. During this time, women may experience persistent symptoms that affect their quality of life, productivity, and relationships, and the disease may progress. It is therefore a priority to understand the factors that contribute to this delay to help improve the diagnostic pathway.

Interventions for the prevention or treatment of epidural-related maternal fever: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Epidural-related maternal fever in women in labour has consequences for the mother and neonate. There has been no systematic review of preventive strategies.

Methods: RCTs evaluating methods of preventing or treating epidural-related maternal fever in women in active labour were eligible.