Medicine

Medicine (Baltimore) · ISSN (e) 1536-5964 · 651 papers in corpus
observational 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000049441 ·PMID:42363521

This study aimed to compare the clinical histories and clinicopathological characteristics between internal and external adenomyosis (ADM) among infertile women. A total of 759 infertile patients aged 24 to 40 years were enrolled from the S…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000049732 ·PMID:42629739

Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM) is highly prevalent among reproductive-aged women and is commonly managed with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), although medication-related adverse events and incomplete symptom control remain clinic…

2026
observational 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000051450 ·PMID:43012803

This single-center retrospective cohort study included infertile patients treated between October 2019 and December 2024, comparing an endometriosis (EMS) cohort (n = 250, laparoscopically and histopathologically confirmed) with a control c…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000049083 ·PMID:42216383

The relationship between dietary patterns aligned with the EAT-Lancet reference diet, which promotes both human and planetary health, and female infertility remains unexplored. This study aimed to investigate the association between adheren…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000048336 ·PMID:41995516

This study aims to investigate the effects of different transfer strategies (blastocyst vs cleavage-stage embryo) on the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) and perinatal outcomes. In this propensity score matching (PSM) study, we evaluated t…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048143 ·PMID:41894288

Endometriosis and menorrhagia are prevalent gynecological conditions with overlapping symptoms, yet comparative data from Middle Eastern populations remain scarce. We aimed to comprehensively characterize demographic and hematological diffe…

other 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000047682 ·PMID:41731783

Early-stage endometrial cancer frequently shares overlapping clinical presentations and sonographic features with benign endometrial disorders, making early detection challenging. This retrospective study evaluated clinical characteristics,…

other 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000044256 ·PMID:41578540

Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic condition primarily characterized by pain and infertility, significantly affecting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients. The primary goal of EMS treatment is to improve patients' qualit…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000046502 ·PMID:41517802

This study aimed to construct and validate a nomogram for predicting natural pregnancy after hysteroscopy and laparoscopy in patients with tubal infertility and pelvic endometriosis, providing a basis for precise clinical evaluation and per…

other 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000047624 ·PMID:41686561

This study aims to investigate the differences in response to dienogest (DNG) therapy among patients with 3 different phenotypes of endometriosis: ovarian endometrioma (OMA), superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SUP), and deep infiltrating…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000047638 ·PMID:41650048

Coccydynia is a chronic pain syndrome with a complex pathophysiology. While ganglion impar blockade (GIB) is an effective treatment, predictors of response are not well-established. This study aimed to evaluate whether hematologic inflammat…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000049259 ·PMID:42332450

Uterine cancer (UC) is the most common malignancy of the female reproductive system worldwide, with a continuously rising incidence, posing a significant public health challenge. This study systematically evaluated the burden of UC using th…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048041 ·PMID:41824883

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause many problems such as dipmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, and infertility. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical, demographic, and laboratory characteristics…

other 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000047248 ·PMID:41560105

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have been associated with disorders affecting female reproductive health, although the precise causal connections and underlying pathways between these substances and such disorders remain incompletely …

case-report 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000042537 ·PMID:41790679

INTRODUCTION: Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) refers to a decrease in the quantity and/or quality of oocytes in the ovaries, resulting in decreased fertility. DOR is one of the primary causes of infertility in women. Electroacupuncture the…

review 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045810 ·PMID:41630301

BACKGROUND: Endometrial carcinoma arising from adenomyosis (EC-AIA) is remarkably uncommon, and its underlying molecular mechanisms are not yet fully elucidated. This knowledge gap is particularly significant given that most reported EC-AIA…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000049024 ·PMID:42216416

Ectopic pregnancy (EP) remains a major cause of early pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. It can significantly impact future fertility and is associated with various risk factors. To investigate the incidence, clinical profile, and r…

other 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000050675 ·PMID:42760702

Earlier examinations of how risk factors relate to endometriosis (EMT) have largely depended on observational designs, which arrived at conflicting conclusions. The present approach seeks to probe the causal association between 108 traits a…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000048207 ·PMID:41931341

Leuprolide and Goserelin, both gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, are commonly used for ovarian function suppression and the management of hormone-dependent cancers. However, systematic comparisons of their adverse event (AE) p…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000047145 ·PMID:41560040

This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the Pipelle biopsy based on sensitivity and specificity in women with abnormal uterine bleeding. This retrospective observational study included women who reported abnormal uterine blee…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000048979 ·PMID:42175413

Early identification of patients at risk for severe acute pancreatitis (AP) remains a major clinical challenge. Although several clinical scores and inflammatory markers are used for risk stratification, their predictive performance is vari…

other 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000048454 ·PMID:41995483

This study aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying luteolin's therapeutic effects on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis (EM), thereby providing a theoretical foundation for developing novel treatment strategies…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000047910 ·PMID:41790701

Dyslipidaemia is related to endometriosis, but it is not known which lipid component is most relevant, and whether the observed correlation reflects the causal relationship. The relationship between triglycerides (TG) and endometriosis is s…

observational 2026
doi:10.1097/md.0000000000047622 ·PMID:41650097

Chronic pelvic pain is a common and multifactorial clinical syndrome that markedly impairs quality of life in both men and women. Superior hypogastric plexus block (SHGPB) is an effective minimally invasive treatment. The sacral notch appro…