By Selma OransayTrauma, Mood, and Pain: A Mediated Relationship in Endometriosis
By Selma Oransay
Women living with endometriosis often experience chronic pelvic pain, but the reasons why some women report more severe pain than others are not fully understood. Trauma has been linked to altered pain perception in other chronic pain conditions, yet its…
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Traumatic experiences in early life and later development of endometriosis.
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive condition affecting 10–15% of women worldwide, yet current treatment options remain limited, and diagnostic tools are inadequate. This shortfall stems largely from an incomplete understanding of its underlying pathophysiology. In recent years, researchers have begun…
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By Özge ÖzkayaWomen With Chronic Pelvic Pain Have a Negative Experience With Doctors
By Özge Özkaya
Women with chronic pelvic pain have a negative experience with the healthcare system, according to a study by US researchers published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is the case regardless of whether or not they have…
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By Timur SeckinUrgent Need For Building Resilience
By Timur Seckin
According to Naeem et al.’s article, “Coping with Covid”, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the ideal intervention tool to increase resilience. Their study has recently been published in "Kyber Medical University Journal". The authors investigate the psychological impact of the Covid-19…
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