By Selma OransayIdentifying recurrence risk before surgery: Pathological insights in endometriosis
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent condition that worsens with each menstrual cycle through chronic inflammation and complex environmental interactions. This progression can lead to deep infiltrating lesions, severe pelvic pain, painful intercourse, gastrointestinal symptoms, and infertility. Laparoscopic surgery remains the gold…
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Endometriosis: Menopausal Hormonal Options Compared
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis causes inflammation and often leads to reduced ovarian reserve. Women with endometriosis are at a higher risk of entering menopause earlier—either naturally or due to surgery. To help preserve ovarian function and manage symptoms, clinicians often prescribe long-term hormonal…
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Endometriosis scar disruption may lead to "spontaneous hemorrhage in pregnancy" and can be life-threatening.
By Selma Oransay
Kollikonda et al from Cleveland Clinic Women's Health Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, US penned a case report about their hemoperitoneum experience during labor, which was recently published in the "Journal of Obstetrics and Gyneaecology Canada". The aim is to warn obstetricians…
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