American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | May 31, 2010
The article below summarizes a roundtable discussion of a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed:Treloar SA, Bell TA, Nagle CM, et al. Ear…
Acta Physiologica Hungarica | May 31, 2010
Authors: Koppan A, Hamori J, Vranics I, Garai J, Kriszbacher I, Bodis J, Rebek-Nagy G, Koppan M
To assess potential individual factors influencing quality of life and pain scores of patients suffering from histologically confirmed endometriosis. St…
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners | May 31, 2010
This article discusses etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment and reviews typical factors in cases of delayed diagnosis. With a greater understanding of endometriosis, nurse practitioners will be equipped to identify symptoms and diagnose, mana…
AORN Journal | May 31, 2010
Abstract: Endometriosis is the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue that can respond to ovarian hormonal stimulation. Although it is uncommon, extrapelvic endometriosis can form a discrete mass known as an abdominal wall endometrioma. Endometriomas a…
Journal of Southern Medical University | May 31, 2010
CONCLUSION: The ultrastructural change of the ectopic glandular epithelium in endometriosis promotes its transformation into endometriotic lesions.
PMID: 20584666 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Southern Medical University)
Journal of Biomolecular Screening | May 28, 2010
Recent data have shown that the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR54 (also known as KiSS-1 receptor) regulates GnRH release from the hypothalamus. This essential role of GPR54 in controlling the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis makes it an attractive ta…
Medscape Today Headlines | May 28, 2010
A possible biologic effect between these 2 diseases suggests that providers need to be alert to possible ovarian cancer. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines | May 27, 2010
Women with colorectal endometriosis who want to become pregnant have a reasonable chance via in vitro fertilization (IVF) prior to surgery, French researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Dermatol Online J | May 27, 2010
Authors: Esteves T, Cabrita J, Coelho R, Vale E
CASE REPORT: A 26-year-old woman presented with a history of a dark red, asymptomatic, firm, dome-shaped tumor, approximately 2.5 cm in diameter. The nodule had been developing for one year near a sca…
Health News from Medical News Today | May 26, 2010
New research to be published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology shows that smoking during pregnancy can result in pelvic pain in some women. Pelvic pain can be common during pregnancy, occurring usually in the second trimes…