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Cureus
December 2024
Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal University, Al Hasa, SAU.
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, affecting women of reproductive age. It is linked with debilitating pain, infertility, and a notable impact on the patient's quality of life. This review aims to highlight the effectiveness of hormonal therapy, surgical procedures, and complementary therapies in managing endometriosis-related pain, providing a comprehensive overview of current treatment options and their implications for clinical practice.
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December 2024
Department of Gynecology, CHU de Liege, Liège, Belgium.
Introduction: Exogenous and endogenous sex hormones, especially Progesterone agonists, may be causally linked to meningioma progression. Cessation of treatment leads to stabilization or regression of Progestin-induced meningioma. In many cases, avoiding sex hormone therapy may be possible in the context of meningioma treatment.
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January 2025
Pediatric Palliative Care and Children's Research Centre, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Study Question: Does endometriosis affect the mental health of women using oral contraceptives?
Summary Answer: Among oral contraceptive users, women with endometriosis have a higher risk of depression compared to those without endometriosis, although the absolute risk increase is small.
What Is Known Already: Previous studies have suggested a potential link between endometriosis and mental health issues, but the impact of endometriosis on depression among oral contraceptive users remains unclear.
Study Design, Size, Duration: A secondary pooled cohort study utilizing data from two longitudinal patient-centric studies (INAS-VIPOS and PRO-E2) was conducted across 11 European countries, Colombia and Australia.
J Clin Med
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan.
: Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at higher risk for pregnancy complications. The PCOS population is heterogeneous, with different phenotypes linked to varying risks of adverse outcomes. However, literature on pre-conceptional hyperandrogenism is limited and based on small sample sizes.
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