Background Endometriosis, defined as the presence of ectopic endometrial stroma and
epithelium, affects approximately 10% of reproductive-age women and can cause pelvic pain …

Endometriosis, a systemic disease that is often painful and chronic, affects ∼10% of
reproductive-age women. The disease can have a negative impact on a patient’s physical and …

Imbalances in gut and reproductive tract microbiota composition, known as dysbiosis,
disrupt normal immune function, leading to the elevation of proinflammatory cytokines, …

Background Chronic pelvic pain affects ∼15% of women, and is associated with significant
societal cost and impact on women’s health. Identifying factors involved in chronic pelvic …

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive-age. The current treatments are
surgical and hormonal but have limitations, including the risk of recurrence, side effects, …

Endometriosis is a significant risk factor for clear cell and endometrioid ovarian cancers and
is often found contiguous with these cancers. Using whole‐genome shotgun sequencing of …

Gene and genome duplications have given rise to enormous variability among species in the
number of genes within their genomes. Gene copies have in turn played important roles in …

Introduction For many years, multidisciplinary approaches, which integrate psychological,
physical, and medical treatments, have been shown to be effective for the treatment of chronic …

Background Chronic pelvic pain affects ∼15% of women, and presents a challenging problem
for gynecologists due to its complex etiology involving multiple comorbidities. Thus, an …

Abnormal placentation results in either inadequate (consequences: recurrent miscarriage,
intrauterine growth restriction, and preeclampsia) or overzealous (consequences: placenta …