BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation of the ovaries. This disorder of the immune microenvironment is closely related to abnormal follicular development and ovulation disorders. This…
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecologic disorder associated with pelvic pain and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have anti-inflammatory potential and may c…
BACKGROUND: Hyperthyroidism adversely impacts female reproduction, yet its association with in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes remains controversial. It remains unknown whether ovarian function recovers upon achieving euthyroidism. We co…
CHAC1, an essential regulator of oxidative stress and ferroptosis, is increasingly recognized for its significant roles in these cellular processes and its impact on various human diseases and cancers. This review aims to provide a comprehe…
Uterine peristalsis is essential for gamete transport and embryo implantation. It shares the characteristics of spontaneity, rhythmicity, and directivity with gastrointestinal peristalsis. Telocytes, the "interstitial Cajal-like cells" outs…
BACKGROUND: Surgery in elder patients with intermural fibroids delays pregnancy, and GnRH-a can shrink uterine fibroids to a certain extent; therefore, for geriatric patients with fibroids, determining whether GnRH-a pretreatment before fro…
This study aimed to explore the effects of endometriosis (EMS)-derived exosomes and miR-301a-3p on the polarization of macrophages and investigate the involved molecular mechanism. The exosomes were isolated from ectopic endometrial tissues…
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine-related follicular developmental disorder that affects 50 %-70 % of reproductive-aged women diagnosed with ovulation-related infertility. Abnormal proliferation and apoptosis of g…
STUDY QUESTION: What is the effect of uterine peristalsis on fluid migration after mock embryo transfer? SUMMARY ANSWER: Uterine peristaltic wave frequency was positively correlated with the distance that fluid moved after it was deposited…
STUDY QUESTION: Is there a difference in the characteristics of uterine peristalsis in natural and controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) cycles? SUMMARY ANSWER: COH significantly changed the uterine peristaltic pattern. WHAT IS KNOWN …