[HTML][HTML] Endometriosis-associated infertility: From pathophysiology to tailored treatment

G Bonavina, HS Taylor - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Despite the clinically recognized association between endometriosis and infertility, the
mechanisms implicated in endometriosis-associated infertility are not fully understood …

Progesterone actions and resistance in gynecological disorders

JA MacLean, K Hayashi - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
Estrogen and progesterone and their signaling mechanisms are tightly regulated to maintain
a normal menstrual cycle and to support a successful pregnancy. The imbalance of estrogen …

Strengths and limitations of diagnostic tools for endometriosis and relevance in diagnostic test accuracy research

E Pascoal, JM Wessels, MK Aas‐Eng… - … in obstetrics & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Endometriosis is a chronic systemic disease that can cause pain, infertility and reduced
quality of life. Diagnosing endometriosis remains challenging, which yields diagnostic …

Pathogenesis of endometriosis: New insights into prospective therapies

R Kapoor, CA Stratopoulou, MM Dolmans - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Endometriosis is a female reproductive disorder characterized by growth of uterine cells and
tissue in distant sites. Around 2–10% of women experience this condition during …

Progesterone resistance in endometriosis: current evidence and putative mechanisms

P Zhang, G Wang - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease characterized by the growth of
endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. Progestins are currently the most commonly used …

Female reproductive health impacts of Long COVID and associated illnesses including ME/CFS, POTS, and connective tissue disorders: a literature review

B Pollack, E von Saltza, L McCorkell… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Long COVID disproportionately affects premenopausal women, but relatively few studies
have examined Long COVID's impact on female reproductive health. We conduct a review of …

Can endometriosis-related oxidative stress pave the way for new treatment targets?

L Cacciottola, J Donnez, MM Dolmans - International journal of molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Endometriosis is a disease of reproductive age characterized by chronic pelvic pain and
infertility. Its pathogenesis is complex and still partially unexplained. However, there is …

Targeting oxidative stress involved in endometriosis and its pain

L Clower, T Fleshman, WJ Geldenhuys, N Santanam - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder seen in women and is characterized by
chronic pelvic pain and infertility. This disorder is becoming more prevalent with increased …

The female reproductive tract microbiotas, inflammation, and gynecological conditions

M Gholiof, E Adamson-De Luca… - Frontiers in Reproductive …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The intricate interactions between the host cells, bacteria, and immune components that
reside in the female reproductive tract (FRT) are essential in maintaining reproductive tract …

[HTML][HTML] Body image, self-compassion, and sexual distress in individuals living with endometriosis

C Sullivan-Myers, KA Sherman, AP Beath… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Extensive psychological burden is associated with the experience of living with
endometriosis, including negative changes to body image and sexual functioning. Emerging …