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By Ayse AyhanAdvanced Transvaginal Ultrasound for Endometriosis Mapping
By Ayse Ayhan
Delayed diagnosis and incomplete disease mapping remain major challenges in the management of endometriosis, often contributing to prolonged symptoms and complex surgical outcomes. Improving preoperative identification of lesion location and disease extent is therefore critical for individualized treatment planning. In…
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By Hale Goksever CelikSurgeon Subspecialty Affects Ovarian Preservation in Endometriosis Care
By Hale Goksever Celik
Balancing effective disease removal with preservation of ovarian function remains one of the central challenges in the surgical management of ovarian endometriomas. Because the fibrotic capsule of these lesions is often tightly adherent to the ovarian cortex, excision requires meticulous…
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Stemness as the Engine of Endometriosis Progression and Therapeutic Targeting
By Ayse Ayhan
A new scoping review published in the Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction by Maria João Carvalho and colleagues from the University of Coimbra and Coimbra Academic and Clinical Centre, Portugal, explores an emerging concept in endometriosis research — the role…
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By Özge ÖzkayaMenstrual Distress Beyond Pain in Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Delayed recognition of the full symptom burden of endometriosis remains a challenge, as clinical attention has traditionally focused on pain alone. A new study published in theEuropean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology shows that menstrual distress in women with endometriosis is…
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Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase to High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio and Endometriosis Risk
By Ayse Ayhan
Growing evidence indicates that endometriosis may be shaped not only by local pelvic mechanisms but also by broader systemic metabolic and inflammatory processes. Identifying readily available blood-based markers associated with the condition could help advance understanding of these systemic dimensions.…
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Psychological Burden of Endometriosis During Assisted Reproduction
By Hale Goksever Celik
For many women, endometriosis is not only a fertility-related diagnosis but a long-term pain condition that can shape daily functioning, intimate life, and emotional well-being. When fertility decisions are on the table, this burden may intensify in distinct ways. In…
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Thoracic Endometriosis Surgery: Effective Intervention or Incomplete Solution?
By Ayse Ayhan
Thoracic endometriosis is a rare and often overlooked form of endometriosis in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in or around the lungs and chest cavity. It can cause serious and recurring symptoms, such as lung collapse (pneumothorax),…
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Advanced Endometriosis and Cardiometabolic Risk: Evidence From Lipid Biomarkers
By Özge Özkaya
A new study from the United States suggests that advanced forms of endometriosis, particularly ovarian endometriosis (endometriomas) alone or combined with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), are associated with unfavorable blood lipid profiles, which are known markers of cardiometabolic risk. The research was…
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How Second Medical Opinions Transform Endometriosis Diagnosis
By Özge Özkaya
Seeking a second medical opinion from an endometriosis expert can make a meaningful difference for patients whose pain has been unsuccessfully treated or whose diagnosis remains uncertain, according to a new nationwide study from France. In this study, researchers led…
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Autophagy dysregulation reshapes our understanding of endometriosis biology
By Ayse Ayhan
Autophagy is a normal cellular process that helps cells survive stress by breaking down and recycling damaged components. In recent years, this process has attracted growing attention in endometriosis research, as endometriotic lesions are exposed to challenging conditions such as…
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