BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Furthermore, the potential risks of long-term use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) on ovarian reserve function remain uncle…
Abstract Background: Adenomyosis is an estrogen-dependent benign gynecological disorder, although its exact pathophysiology is still mostly unclear. SRY-box transcription factor 9 (SOX9) is an essential transcription factor regulating e…
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common gastrointestinal emergency requiring hospitalization. In recent years, several studies have demonstrated a role for 4-octyl itaconate (4-OI) in anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress injury. However, the …
BACKGROUND: Chronic salpingitis is one of the most common causes of female infertility. Luteal support is a critical step for embryo transfer. Here, we evaluated the effects of two luteal support regimens, intramuscular progesterone (IMP) a…
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the improvement of symptoms and pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients with various types of adenomyosis who were treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between Octobe…
BACKGROUND: Primary encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but devastating disease that causes fibrocollagenous cocoon-like encapsulation of the bowel, resulting in bowel obstruction. The pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment …
Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) is one of the most common gynecological diseases in women of reproductive age. IUA, particularlyin moderate to severe forms, accounts for a large percentage of infertility cases. Clinically, the first‑line treatm…
PurposeTo identify metabolic pathways that are perturbed in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), we investigated gene-metabolite networks with integration of metabolomics and transcriptomics.Experimental designWe conducted global metabo…
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between IL-10 promoter gene polymorphism and the susceptibility to endometriosis (EMs) in Chinese population. Amplification refractory mutation system polymerase chain reactions …