OBJECTIVE: To characterize the immune cell and hormonal profile of menstrual effluent compared with paired peripheral blood. DESIGN: This descriptive, cross-sectional study collected menstrual effluent and processed it to isolate cellular …
Background/Objectives: Over 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States annually, with uterine fibroids being the most common indication. It remains unknown whether removal of the uterus is associated with poor cardiometabolic…
BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is a common gynaecological condition where ectopic endometrial glands and stroma grow within the myometrium. This condition has a high clinical burden impacting those afflicted with debilitating symptoms including he…
The purpose of this article is to review the effects of four commonly consumed beverage types-sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), caffeinated beverages, green tea, and alcohol-on five common benign gynecological conditions: uterine fibroids, …
Uterine fibroids (UF), also called uterine leiomyoma, is one of the most prevalent uterine tumors. UF represents a serious women's health global problem with a significant physical, emotional, and socioeconomic impact. Risk factors for UF i…
Nanomedicine has revolutionized drug delivery in the last two decades. Nanoparticles appear to be a promising drug delivery platform in the treatment of various gynecological disorders including uterine leiomyoma, endometriosis, polycystic …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Menstruation touches all spheres of human society, including psychology, education, business, policy, race, and religion. This narrative review aims to describe the relationship menstruation holds with these spaces. RECE…