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AIM OF THE STUDY: To define the impact of cervical fibroids (CFs) localization, size, and their combined presence on the feasibility of performing cervical intracapsular myomectomy (CIME) by using a vaginal approach. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the combined effects of Leuprorelin and Mirena on endocrine profiles, emotional well-being, quality of life, and endometrial receptivity (ER) in patients with adenomyosis. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort stud…

BACKGROUND: The potential modifiable factors influencing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have not been thoroughly documented. We aimed to systematically investigate the modifiable factors associated with IBS, while accounting for the impact …

INTRODUCTION: Increasing evidence has indicated that prescription opioid use is associated with poor prognosis in patients with fibromyalgia. However, it remains unknown whether there are causal associations between prescription opioid and …

BackgroundTuberculosis can negatively impact both overall health and female reproductive function. This study investigated the relationship between the interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) status and pregnancy outcomes in infertile women, …

BACKGROUND: Exercise is increasingly being promoted as an effective treatment for primary dysmenorrhea (PD). This study aims to conduct a comprehensive network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials to identify the optimal type…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of a high-fat diet (HFD) on the gut bacterium Roseburia intestinalis and butyric acid levels, and to assess their impact on ovarian function and epigenetic markers in mice. METHODS: A total of 20 femal…

Lactic acid (LA) is an essential glycolytic metabolite and energy source in the body, which is present in high levels in the synovial fluid of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is a reliable indicator for identifying inflammatory …

Endometriosis, identified by the abnormal growth of endometrial cells beyond the inner lining of the uterus, often manifests through symptoms like painful menstruation and challenges in conceiving. Observational studies suggest that endomet…

OBJECTIVE: To introduce an effective approach using the hysteroscopy system for patients with old uterine false passage after a failed conservative treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study presents the case of a 34-year-old woman who w…

INTRODUCTION: In this study, we aimed to identify key genes in endometrial cancer by conducting single-cell analysis of macrophages. METHODS: We sourced clinical data from the TCGA database as well as supplementary datasets GSE201926 and G…

BACKGROUND: Retinal neovascularization (RNV) is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) and competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) regulatory networks play vital roles in angiogenesis. The RNA-binding protein galectin…

Microorganisms are ubiquitous in the human body; they are present in various areas including the gut, mouth, skin, respiratory tract, and reproductive tract. The interaction between the microbiome and reproductive health has become an incre…

BACKGROUND: Glutathione-S transferases (GSTs) comprise a series of critical enzymes involved in detoxification of endogenous or xenobiotic compounds. Among several GSTs, Glutathione S-transferases mu (GSTM) has been implicated in a number o…

PURPOSE: To investigate the impact of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included 2185 patients undergoing fresh IVF cycles from June 1st to Se…

BACKGROUND: Anogenital distance (AGD) is a biomarker used for the evaluation of fetal androgen action. The disruption of fetal androgen action can affect the development of the reproductive system and adversely affect future reproductive fu…

Canonical transient receptor potential channels (TRPCs) are nonselective, high calcium permeability cationic channels. The TRPCs family includes TRPC1, TRPC2, TRPC3, TRPC4, TRPC5, TRPC6, and TRPC7. These channels are widely expressed in the…

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease that seriously endangers human health and female reproduction. In our previous study, 10.4% of infertile patients preparing for In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET…

To compare the clinical outcomes of intrauterine insemination (IUI) with or without ovulation induction (OI), IUI cycles from January 2008 to December 2017 in Zhoushan Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital were included, consisting of 455…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of rectal cancer restaging after neoadjuvant therapy with 3D CUBE sequence with 2D T2-weighted fast spin-echo (FSE) sequence. METHODS: This retrospective study comprised 72 patients with …