Introduction This study presents a unifying concept of the pathophysiology of endometriosis
and adenomyosis. In particular, a physiological model is proposed that provides a …

Pelvic endometriosis, deeply infiltrating endometriosis and uterine adenomyosis share a
common pathophysiology and may be integrated into the physiological mechanism and new …

The incidence of lower urinary tract symptoms, including overactive bladder (OAB), is
continuing to rise, and is associated with a negative impact on quality of life and a heavy …

Background: Millions of Americans are burdened by overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome
and the psychogenic and economic hardships that accompany it. Several theories attempt to …

Study Type–Aetiology (case series) Level of Evidence 4 OBJECTIVE To compare urinary
nerve growth factor (NGF) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels among patients with detrusor …

Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), characterized by urinary frequency, nocturia and
urgency with or without incontinence, is a widespread medical condition with significant …

Purpose Detrusor underactivity (DU) is frequently encountered in elderly patients. Part of
patients with DU might have bladder function recovery after treatment. This study …

Biomarkers constitute any objectively measurable indicator of a biological process. The
classic biomarker used in the diagnosis of overactive bladder (OAB) has been detrusor …

Clinical diagnosis of overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has great variation and usually can
only be based on subjective symptoms. Measurement of urgency severity score in adjunct …

Loss of integrity of the protective impermeability barrier in the urothelium has been identified
as significant in bladder dysfunction. In this study, we tested the theory that the luminal layer …