OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to provide guidance for couples in dietary adjustments to optimize trace element concentrations for improved fertility and to offer a reference for formulating precise reproductive health policies. DESIGN: In th…
ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the associations between shift work and menstrual disorders among female nurses and to explore the potential mediating role of sleep quality in these relationships.MethodsA cross-sectional study was con…
OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical efficacy of letrozole-induced ovulation cycles, natural cycles, and Hormonal Replacement Therapy cycle in frozen embryo transfer (FET), and to investigate the effects of different endometrial preparation p…
INTRODUCTION: Luteinizing hormone (LH) is critical for follicular development and IVF pregnancy outcomes, but evidence linking trigger-day serum LH levels to IVF-ET outcomes in overweight patients is scarce. This study investigated the impa…
PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and dual-trigger (gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist [GnRH-a] and hCG) protocols in terms of cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) and other pregnancy o…
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as pivotal mediators of intercellular communication in reproductive medicine, demonstrating considerable potential for both understanding and treating reproductive disorders. By precisely regulating…
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous gynecological endocrine disorder linked to immunity. Cangfu Daotan Decoction (CFDT), a classic Chinese medicine prescription, is particularly effective in treating PCOS, specif…
BACKGROUND: In our previous investigation, we revealed a significant increase in the expression of microRNA-6881-3p (miR-6881-3p) in follicular fluid granulosa cells (GCs) from women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) compared to those w…
INTRODUCTION: The relationships between the outcome of frozen-thaw embryo transfer (FET) cycle and endometrial compaction were not quite consistent. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship between the outcome of FET cycle and endometrial co…
OBJECTIVE: To compare accuracy of serum human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) levels with cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) levels as biomarkers for ovarian cancer. METHODS: The study population included 94 Korean women, including 32 patients with a …
OBJECTIVE: Uterine leiomyomas are the most common tumor of the uterus. But the molecular causes of uterine leiomyoma remain unclear. We conducted the current investigation in order to elucidate the molecular mechanisms in the development of…