Endometriosis

Dyspareunia, urinary functional symptoms, and dysmenorrhea were found in 47% of the women in the study.

One study found advantages and drawbacks.

If you're observing it in your practice, you'll want to know about these resources.

Potentized estrogen was found to be effective in a recent study.

A large study reaffirms that mothers with endometriosis and their babies face more complications than those without the condition.

CT imaging may help to distinguish abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) from other abdominal wall masses.

Researchers in Japan have found that endometriosis ups risks of certain complications.

A questionnaire looks for presence of symptoms that tend to begin in adolescence.

The finding of increased risk was robust across multiple endpoints and found to be highest among young women.

Researchers gathered survey data to find out.

Women with endometriosis who have become pregnant through use of assisted reproductive technology may face increased rates of pregnancy complications.

A new study questions whether the risk of infertility linked to endometriosis is as bad as previously thought.

Laparoscopic excision should remain the standard of care for endometriosis, although its success depends on the surgeon’s ability to excise all disease from all effected areas.

Many advances have been made in understanding the multi-layered causes of sexual pain, and most women can resume or begin satisfying sexual lives after diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.

Less may be more when it comes to surgical management.

Chronic pelvic pain is costly to diagnose and treat, but appropriate and timely interventions can lead to a restoration of quality of life.

QUIZ: These images are from a young woman with pelvic pain. What do you see?

Two new compounds, oxabicycloheptene sulfonate and chloroindazole, were successfully tested in early studies to treat endometriosis.

Nearly 1 in 5 hysterectomies for benign indications were unnecessary, and nearly 2 in 5 had unsupportive pathology in women younger than 40.

Addressing the emotional component of a patient's diagnosis isn't often feasible, but these tools can help patients with this important aspect of healing.

Ever wonder about investing in 3D technology, the best candidates for LESS, and the utility of dual-function instruments? Here's one OB/GYN's opinion.

The clinical and scientific realms of endometriosis have significant gaps, highlighted by persistent delays in diagnosis and underestimates of harm.

According to a recent prospective cohort study in Human Reproduction, women who have a history of severe acne in their adolescent years may be at greater risk of developing endometriosis.

Complex GYN surgeries require a competency level that traditional training often can't provide. Here, the latest trends in surgical training are discussed.

The best-ranked hospitals for gynecology have once again been listed by U.S. News & World Report. We noticed a trend-observational only-and want to know what you think.