Zhao J

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder with significant impacts on women’s reproductive health. Interleukin (IL)-2 receptor subunit gamma (IL2RG), a common receptor for IL-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, IL-15 and …

BACKGROUND: Approximately 50% of the women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are overweight or obese and obesity can significantly impair reproductive function. This study aimed to investigate the association between body mass index (BM…

To evaluate whether the Spring Festival has an effect on the outcomes of patients undergoing their first embryo transfer (ET) via in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI). We conducted a retrospective cohort study …

BACKGROUND: Advanced maternal age (AMA) is associated with increased infertility and poor outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF), with limited effective treatments available. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula Qiziyusi decocti…

BACKGROUND: Melatonin (MT) is involved in the regulation of various important biological processes related to reproduction. Many studies have investigated the effects of MT supplementation on outcomes following assisted reproductive technol…

Mercury, a prevalent heavy metal, negatively impacts oocyte maturation. However, the exact mechanism by which methylmercury chloride (MMC) affects this process remains elusive. The present study found that MMC administration triggered meiot…

The NOD-like receptor family containing pyridine domain 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome serves as a pivotal mediator of innate immune responses and a central driver of inflammatory processes. Upon detection of pathogenic or danger-associated signals…

TianHui Wang,1 Rui Zheng,1 YangFan Qu,1 Ping Shu,1 WenXia Ai,1 Jiao Zhao,1 Li Liu1,2 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gy…

Adenomyosis is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age, posing significant diagnostic challenges due to its diverse clinical presentations. This extended opinion study critically reviews the diagnostic methods f…

The present study aimed to investigate the role of 6‑phosphofructo‑2‑kinase/fructose‑2,6‑biphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4) in endometrial cancer cells and to explore its potential molecular mechanisms. PFKFB4 expression in endometrial cancer tissues…

BACKGROUND: Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been widely used to treat infertility for more than four decades, but its efficacy is still lower than expected. Therefore, further exploration of the factors that affect the pregnancy …

This study aims to investigate the effect and mechanism of resveratrol (RES) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced injury in goat granulosa cells (GCs). First, the appropriate time and concentration were screened for LPS (4 μg/mL, 12 h), RES …

Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) of the kidney is a rare benign neoplasm composed of both stromal and epithelial components. MEST is mainly seen in adults with a strong predilection for perimenopausal women with history of hormone …

Intrauterine adhesions (IUA), characterized by endometrial fibrosis, pose a serious threat to women's reproductive health, yet their molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to profi…

The present study aimed to explore whether there is an association between the transfer of frozen thawed embryos (FET) obtained during SARS-CoV-2 infection and an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. We performed a case-control coh…

BACKGROUND: Many studies have investigated the impact of nursing interventions on psychological factors such as anxiety and depression in infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). However, the results have been inco…

PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of personalized embryo transfer (pET) in enhancing intrauterine pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) without recurrent implantation failure (RIF). METHODS: This single-center, …

PURPOSE: To explore the value of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation and laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) in the treatment of uterine fibroids. METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients with uterine fibroids admitted to our hospit…

Total hysterectomy is a relatively intricate surgical procedure in clinical practice. Laparoscopic total hysterectomy has become widely adopted in clinical settings. With the clinical advancement of single-port technology, single-port lapar…

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to explore the current research status and development trend of chronic pain treated with external therapies in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and to provide a reference for further research in this field. METHODS: …

BackgroundRecent studies have suggested that cell death may be involved in bone loss or the resolution of inflammation in periodontitis. Immunogenic cell death (ICD), a recently identified cell death pathway, may be involved in the developm…

OBJECTIVE: Additive human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG)/recombinant luteinizing hormone (r-LH) to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can improve pregnancy outcomes in patients with poor ovarian response during assisted reproductive procedur…

PURPOSE: To investigate the relationship between blood lead levels (BLLs) and IVF clinical outcomes in infertile females and to further explore the possible involvement of granulosa cell (GC) endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in the process…

Biofilm-related infections (BRIs) present significant challenges owing to drug resistance, adverse immune responses, and implant failure; however, current approaches inadequately cater to the diverse therapeutic requirements at different st…

BACKGROUND: Bisphenol A (BPA) levels are high in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The mechanism by which BPA induces abnormal glucose metabolism in PCOS patients is largely unknown. METHODS: Serum and urine samples were collect…