Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, and Intersticial Cystitis

A recent study revealed that women with endometriosis not only face a mean delay of 7 to 11 years in diagnosis but also suffer from increased menstrual, mental health, and other pain symptoms, impacting their overall well-being and quality of life.

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Findings and significance for gynecologic surgeons.

In a recent study, women with a history of dysmenorrhea were at a significantly increased risk of endometriosis.

In a recent study, a lower pain-related quality of life was found in patients with preoperative pelvic pain conditions after surgery.

In a recent study, providers were more likely to recommend combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) than estrogen-only HRT in patients with severe endometriosis because of recurrence risks from estrogen-only HRT.