Y. Yoshimura

The human uterus is composed of the endometrial lining and the myometrium. The endometrium, in particular the functionalis layer, regenerates and regresses with each menstrual cycle under hormonal control. A mouse xenograft model has been d…

BACKGROUND: The relationship between fibroids and infertility remains an unsolved question, and management of intramural fibroids is controversial. During the implantation phase, uterine peristalsis is dramatically reduced, which is thought…

Decidualized ovarian endometriosis mimicking malignancy.K Miyakoshi, M Tanaka, D Gabionza, K Takamatsu, T Miyazaki, Y Yuasa, M Mukai and Y YoshimuraAudio Available | Share

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of danazol on in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) patients who failed to conceive in previous attempts despite having embryos with optimal morphology, whether endometriosis is present or not. …

PURPOSE: Our purpose was to assess the morphology and ultrastructural changes in the tubal epithelium following catheterization of the fallopian tube. METHODS: Fallopian tubes were obtained from 20 women who had undergone hysterectomies. C…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic value of the crushed glass appearance of particles observed on roentgenogram after hysterosalpingography in patients with pelvic abnormalities. DESIGN: Retrospective study of 32 patients whose roentgen…

Glucocorticoid and androgen therapy have been used with moderate success in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). However, both are poorly tolerated, especially in women, although the side effects of glucocorticoid can be diminished by…

Perifollicular vasculature undergoes significant morphologic changes as ovulation approaches. These vascular changes were observed in in vitro perfused and in situ rabbit ovaries by means of scanning electron microscopy of microcorrosion ca…