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Management Of Pelvic Pain Caused By Endometriosis, Denisa Oana Balalau, Ioana Andreea Ciupitu, Delia-Maria Bogheanu, Alexia-Ioana Ghiocel-Zariosu, Cristian Balalau, Liana Ples, Daniela Gabriela Bălan, Ioana Paunica, Marina-Romina Sima Apr 2023

Management Of Pelvic Pain Caused By Endometriosis, Denisa Oana Balalau, Ioana Andreea Ciupitu, Delia-Maria Bogheanu, Alexia-Ioana Ghiocel-Zariosu, Cristian Balalau, Liana Ples, Daniela Gabriela Bălan, Ioana Paunica, Marina-Romina Sima

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Endometriosis is a disorder of the epithelium and/or endometrial-like stroma outside the endometrium and myometrium, usually with an associated inflammatory process. It mainly affects young women of reproductive age, the prevalence being estimated at approximately 10%. Due to the varied clinical symptoms marked by chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, infertility, dyspareunia, dysuria, endometriosis requires a complex treatment. Endometriosis is a major health problem with socioeconomic impact, which is why many gynecological societies have published different guidelines to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. The variety of available treatments combined with the complexity of this disease leads to significant …


The Analysis Of Risk Factors Associated With Women's Urinary Incontinence; Literature Review, Denisa Oana Balalau, Octavian Gabriel Olaru, Nicolae Bacalbasa, Stana Paunica, Daniela Gabriela Balan, Anca Daniela Stanescu Apr 2021

The Analysis Of Risk Factors Associated With Women's Urinary Incontinence; Literature Review, Denisa Oana Balalau, Octavian Gabriel Olaru, Nicolae Bacalbasa, Stana Paunica, Daniela Gabriela Balan, Anca Daniela Stanescu

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition among women. Approximately 50% of them had an involuntary loss of urine at least once in their lifetime. It can be present during sexual activity, contributing to sexual dysfunction and often associated with anxiety or even depression, thus having a negative impact on the quality of life. The incidence of UI is related to the existence of predisposing factors. The best known are: age, weight, family history, race/ ethnicity, number of pregnancies and mode of birth, history of genitourinary interventions and factors related to ordinary habits: smoking, caffeine consumption, oral contraceptives. Studies on …