...Xuan Lv; Fang Li Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the mechanism of methyltransferase-like 14 (METTL14) on human endometriotic stromal cell (ESC; HEM15A) proliferation, migration, and invasion to provide novel therapy for endometriosis (EMs). Design: Normal human endometrial stromal...

... on the reproductive outcomes of in vitro fertilization patients diagnosed with endometriosis and compared to controls without endometriosis. Design: This is a retrospective cohort study on prospectively collected data. Setting: The study was conducted at tertiary care university hospital. Participants: Participants...

...Khayal Gasimli; Dilara Akpinar; Bahar Gasimli; Annette Bachmann; Norbert Maczó; Rudy Leon De Wilde; Antoine Naem; Harald Krentel; Sven Becker; Morva Tahmasbi Rad Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease known to contribute to infertility. Laparoscopic excision of endometriotic...

...Nanda Yuli Rahmawati; Fadhil Ahsan; Budi Santoso; Alfin Firasy Mufid; Ashon Sa’adi; Sri Ratna Dwiningsih; Arif Tunjungseto; M.Y. Ardianta Widyanugraha Objectives: Myeloid cell-derived factors contribute to the immunopathology of endometriosis. Soluble CD14 (sCD14), CD163 (sCD163), and MIF serve...

...Hiroaki Komatsu; Hiroshi Sunada; Yusuke Endo; Hisashi Noma; Fuminori Taniguchi; Tasuku Harada Objectives: Approximately 17–44% of women diagnosed with endometriosis have ovarian endometriomas (cysts). Although ovarian endometriomas may adversely affect quality of life and work performance...

... complications. The definition of a benign gynecological pathology included an ultrasonographic suspicion of a unilateral or bilateral tubo-ovarian or uterine pathology, including superficial or deep invasive endometriosis, benign adnexal cysts, and uterine fibroids. The benignity of the lesion was confirmed...

...Xiaoling Zhao; Dan Luo; Tingting Liu; He Zhang; Yunkai Xie; Weimin Kong Objectives: The effect of telomerase inhibitor BIBR1532 on endometriotic cells was investigated to explore the inhibitory effect of targeting telomerase on endometriosis. Design: In vitro primary cell culture study...

... with patient-centered endometriosis care are related to the endometriosis-specific quality of life dimensions “emotional well-being” and “social support.” Design: A secondary regression analysis of two cross-sectional studies was conducted. Participants/Materials: In total, data from 300 women were eligible...

...: The apoptosis, cell cycle, migration, and invasion ability of HEcESCs (Fresh human ovarian endometriosis tissue was used for primary culture) after PFHF treatment were detected, and the mechanism of action was explored. Materials: The Polygala fallax Hemsl (PFH), RPMI 1640 culture medium, Dulbecco’s modified...

...Xueying Li; Jinli Lin; Linhao Zhang; Yao Liu Introduction: Dienogest (DNG) was demonstrated to be comparable to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) in controlling symptoms of endometriosis. GnRH-a is used before in vitro fertilization (IVF) in women with endometriosis to improve...

...Xiaoduo Qin; Haiyan Yang; Dan Qiao; Xuantong Liu; Li-Bing Liu; Su-Fen Liu; Zhongzhi Jia Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of ornidazole in inhibiting the progression of endometriosis in a rat model. Design: This was an in vivo experiment, including the ornidazole...

... molecules that control the differentiation of human endometrium in the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle. Objective: Since endometriosis is associated with endometrial dysfunction and infertility, this study aimed at evaluating the expression of α-inhibin and betaglycan mRNA and proteins in endometrial...

...Giuseppe Cucinella; Giulio Sozzi; Mariano Catello Di Donna; Elettra Unti; Andrea Mariani; Vito Chiantera Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising from endometriosis is very rare. Moreover, endometriosis located on the pelvic side wall is uncommon, while its cancerization is quite unusual...

...Anneke M.F. Schreurs; Charlotte I. van Schaijik; Bianca De Bie; Jacques W.M. Maas; Cornelis Lambalk; Lisette E.E. van der Houwen; Velja Mijatovic Objective: Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecologic disease, causing pain and infertility. As there is no definitive cure, patients are subjected to long...

...Weijie Tian; Na Chen; Ze Liang; Shuang Song; Yuan Wang; Yang Ye; Jiali Duan; Lan Zhu Objective: This study aimed to determine the clinical features of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome patients with functional uterine remnants and endometriosis in a large cohort of Chinese patients...

...Yuehan Wang; Bo Li; Yang Zhou; Yizi Wang; Xue Han; Shitai Zhang; Zheng He; Ling Ouyang Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate whether endometriosis could disturb the mental health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients and to provide a new prospective for further treatment...

...Hanna Grundström; Per Wikman; Matts Olovsson Objectives: The need for quality improvement within endometriosis healthcare is widely acknowledged. The ENDOCARE questionnaire (ECQ) measures patient centeredness of endometriosis care. The aims of this study were (1) to translate and culturally adapt...

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...Shogo Imanaka; Sachiyo Maruyama; Mai Kimura; Mika Nagayasu; Naoki Kawahara; Hiroshi Kobayashi Objectives and Design: Endometriosis-related pain can be caused by anatomical distortions as well as environmental factors such as inflammation and oxidative stress. The aim of this study is to investigate...

...Mika Nagayasu; Shogo Imanaka; Mai Kimura; Sachiyo Maruyama; Hiroshi Kobayashi The aim of this review is to investigate the oxidant/antioxidant status and its regulatory mechanisms in patients with endometriosis and to summarize the antioxidant therapy as an alternative to hormonal therapy...