Achmad Kemal Harzif

BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of endometriosis is often delayed, partly due to low awareness of the disease. One way to elevate awareness is through Instagram campaigns, such as Endometriosis Awareness Month (EAM), which takes place in March. …

INTRODUCTION: von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most frequent inherited bleeding disorder in women, characterized by quantitative or qualitative deficiency in von Willebrand factor (VWF). This deficiency in functional VWF has a dual effec…

Extrapelvic endometriosis (EPE) is a rare manifestation of endometriosis occurring outside the pelvic cavity. This condition often presents with diverse and atypical symptoms, complicating both diagnosis and management. The aim of this case…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual distress is a multifactorial health concern influenced by various biological and psychological determinants. Despite growing interest in menstrual health, the interplay between sociodemographic factors, contraceptive h…

BACKGROUND: Chromosomal mosaicism, a phenomenon observed in a minority of embryos, showcases its prevalence and inherent unpredictability, leading to variations in embryo mosaic rates across different centers. This research endeavors to ass…

Background & Objective: Endometriosis is one of the primary etiology of subfertility in women; in severe cases, endometriosis surgery could result in infertility due to oophorectomy. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is a method by which the …

Introduction: Subcutaneous endometriosis is a rare condition with endometrial tissue localized outside the pelvis and often mimics general endometriosis. The novelty of this study is an in-depth understanding of the specific risk factors as…

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition defined by the ectopic presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, often resulting in debilitating symptoms and significant impacts on quality of life. While the exact e…

Introduction: Endometriosis is a term for an inflammatory condition where endometrium tissue develops outside the uterus. Endometriosis affects about 190 million reproductive-aged women. While medical and surgical therapies are essential, a…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to measure the correlation between miR-183 and gene expression that regulates apoptosis and adhesion mechanism that may be linked to the pathogenesis of endometriosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty-four subjects, in…

Abstract Background Endometriosis, a prevalent gynecological disorder, poses significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment, often leading to delayed care and compromised quality of life. With the implementation of the Indonesian Nationa…

Objectives: To compare estradiol levels and proinflammatory biomarkers (IL-6, IL-1B, and COX-2) in endometriosis patients with pain and without pain after progestin therapy. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study involved 47 endo…

Background: Endometriosis affects approximately 4%–10% of women of reproductive age. The most common symptom is dysmenorrhea, which can impact patients’ physical, mental, and social lives. Early diagnosis is imperative, despite the fact tha…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a disease characterized by dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. The pathogenesis of endometriosis and its relationship to infertility are still not fully understood. In vitro fertilization (IVF) i…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has a high recurrence rate within five years (40-50 %). High recurrence remarkably reduces Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). Patient-centered endometriosis care (PCEC) is a range of care that respects the pat…

Aims and background: Currently, there is no consensus on the standardization of clinical phenotype data for endometriosis patients.The WERF-Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonization Project initiated the development of standardizat…

INTRODUCTION: The pedunculated fibroid is classically managed through vaginal myomectomy. However, vaginal myomectomy cannot be safely and easily performed in all cases. We reviewed three cases of prolapsed pedunculated submucosal fibroids,…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a condition associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and possibly with decreased quality of life as well as psychiatric disorder. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the association between pain characteri…

R Muharam,1 Titi Amalia,1 Gita Pratama,1 Achmad Kemal Harzif,1 Feranindhya Agiananda,2 Mila Maidarti,1 Mazaya Azyati,1 Kanadi Sumapraja,1 Hariyono Winarto,1 Budi Wiweko,1 Andon Hestiantoro,1 Eva Suarthana,3 Togas Tulandi3 1Department of Obs…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects women in many ways from infertility until reducing ovarian reserve. In women who do not want to immediately conceive, ovarium cortex cryopreservation may be an option for preserving fertility. CASE PRESENT…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Schwannomas are benign tumors originating from Schwann cells of nerve fibers. Pelvic schwannomas are extremely rare. Here, we present a case of a 48-year-old woman with a pelvic schwannoma imitating degenerating…

Background: Endometriosis is a health problem that causes various biological, psychological, and social problems. Patient-centered care is the best standard of care in endometriosis cases. ENDOCARE is an questionnaire assessing all dimensio…

Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a congenital disorder involving reproductive, genitourinary, bone, and cardiac malformation. The incidence is 1 in 4000-5000 females livebirths. The phenotype is female 46 XX karyotype, norm…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Congenital or hypoplasia vaginal agenesis is a very rare condition caused by the failure of developmental Mullerian ducts. The prevalence is 0.001%-0.025% populations. This condition often misdiagnosed because t…