CONTEXT: Pregnant women are ubiquitously exposed to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Anogenital distance (AGD) is a hormone-dependent marker of reproductive system development. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated associations of maternal EDCs wi…
BACKGROUND: The human gut microbiota has emerged as a key factor in the development of obesity. Certain probiotic strains have shown anti-obesity effects. The objective of this study was to investigate whether Bifidobacterium longum APC1472…
Since the beginning of clinical medicine, the human uterus has held the fascination of clinicians and researchers, given its critical role in the reproduction of our species. The endometrial lining provides residence for the embryo; however…
We previously suggested that women with endometriosis have increased oxidative stress in the peritoneal cavity. To assess whether antioxidant supplementation would ameliorate endometriosis-associated symptoms, we performed a randomized, pla…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the inflammatory response in the peritoneal cavity by the presence of endometrial cells and the role of the mesothelium. DESIGN: In vivo study using mice. SETTING: University research laboratory. ANIMAL(S): Female…