Roxana Schwab

The EMPOWER Study (Endometriosis Management, Patient-centered Outcomes, Well-being, Economic Burden and Long-term caRE) aims to generate comprehensive evidence regarding the multidimensional burden of endometriosis and to identify factors r…

The EMPOWER Study (Endometriosis Management, Patient-centered Outcomes, Well-being, Economic Burden and Long-term caRE) aims to generate comprehensive evidence regarding the multidimensional burden of endometriosis and to identify factors r…

This FIGO committee opinion paper addresses the growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to common gynecologic and reproductive conditions across the life course. From adolescence through menopause, women are exposed to a wi…

Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as the simultaneous presence of gestation in two different sites, typically comprising an intrauterine pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy. Due to the widespread use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART…

INTRODUCTION: Surgery for endometriosis is usually performed through minimally invasive surgery, either by experienced endometriosis surgeons or by supervised gynecology residents during their surgical training. This trial aimed to assess t…

BACKGROUND: Low-grade endometrial stroma sarcoma is a very rare mesenchymal neoplasm, that is usually found inside the uterine corpus. It is very uncommon that LG-ESS arises from extrauterine foci. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of …

INTRODUCTION: Dysmenorrhea symptoms are frequent and often self-treated using non-prescription medicines. METHODS: To further characterize women with dysmenorrhea using a combination of hyoscine butylbromide plus paracetamol (PLUS) for sel…

Background and Objectives: This article investigates the transformative impact of 3D and bio 3D printing technologies in assisted reproductive technology (ART), offering a comprehensive review of their applications in improving reproductive…

INTRODUCTION: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial condition that can include a myriad of symptom complexes. A study in North America demonstrated that a significant percentage of physicians were unaware of crucial aspects o…

We present the case of a 36-year-old woman who presented to our clinic for a second opinion. After multiple previous surgeries, she presented with an abdominal wound infection, which was initially treated conservatively. In the further cour…

PURPOSE: Adenomyosis is a common disease of females during their reproductive age. As of today, histologic examination of the uterus after hysterectomy constitutes the gold standard for diagnosis. The aim of this study was to determine the …

(1) Background: The main aim of this research was to examine the factors leading to pain-induced disability by assessing the impact of demographic, endometriosis-specific, pandemic-specific, and mental health factors. (2) Methods: Women wit…

(1) Background: Endometriosis is a frequent chronic pain condition in women of fertile age. Pain management with analgesics is frequently used by women with endometriosis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to health services was temporar…

Objectives To evaluate the impact of moderate and severe pain symptoms on self-reported mental health in patients with endometriosis using an online survey.

Background: Intermittent fasting (IF) is defined as an eating pattern without calorie restrictions, alternating between periods of fasting and eating. In the past decades IF has not only become a popular weight-reducing diet but is thought …

Background: Endometriosis is a multifaceted chronic pain disorder that can have an impact on both physical and mental health. Women suffering from chronic pain may be more susceptible to various health disorders, especially during adversity…

Background: Endometriosis is a multifaceted chronic pain condition that can have a negative impact on mental health. Patients suffering from chronic pain may face an additional psychological burden during adversity, such as the COVID-19 pan…

Abstract Study question The aim was to assess the prevalence of self-reported symptoms of depression and anxiety and the moderating factors influencing mental symptoms during the COVID–19 pandemic. Summary answer Endometriosis patients were…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic pain condition in premenopausal women. Pain is mainly characterized by pain intensity and may induce disability in all areas of daily life. Nevertheless, pain is influenced by emotional and social fact…

Endometriose ist mit einer Inzidenz von 10 – 15% eine häufige Erkrankung im fertilen Alter. Die Inzidenz in der Menopause wird mit 2 – 4% angegeben. Prädisponierende Faktoren für das Auftreten von Endometriose-assoziierte Symptomen in der M…