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Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, leading to chronic inflammation, pelvic pain, and infertility. Reliable mouse models are essential for inves…

IBD pathogenesis is underpinned by an imbalance between excess inflammation caused by effector T-cells and inadequate suppression by regulatory T-cells (Tregs). Interleukin-37 (IL-37) is a potent, anti-inflammatory cytokine that signals via…

BACKGROUND: Endometrial cancer (ECa) is one of the most common gynecologic malignancies, with limited therapeutic responses in metastatic or recurrent cases. The bacterial microbiota has emerged as a key modulator of carcinogenesis and anti…

Obesity affects female reproductive performance by impairing the ovarian and uterine environments. Using a diet-induced obesity mouse model, we examined whether a high-fat diet (HFD) regimen affects the gene expression profile in ovarian gr…

BACKGROUND: Obesity negatively affects reproduction and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. However, its effects on lipid metabolism during embryonic development remain unclear. We examined follicular fluid (FF) lipid composition and bod…

Endometriosis (EM) is a gynecological disease where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. Current diagnostic methods are mainly through surgical visualization with histological verification; there's a need for noninvasive approaches.…

The nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated receptors plays a key role in maintaining cellular homeostasis and in pathophysiology. NRs can be subdivided into functional activities structural similarity and the existence of end…

BACKGROUND: To evaluate and compare the pregnancy outcomes after cesarean myomectomy in singleton and twin pregnancies. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 100 pregnant women diagnosed with myoma who underwent cesarean myomectomy at Chung…

The human microbiome comprises microbial communities that reside in the human body and contribute to host health through molecular mediators. Lactobacillus spp. are frequently used as probiotics to restore microbial balance, and L. gasseri …

PURPOSE: To investigate outcomes of robotic ureteral reconstruction (RUR) in female patients with ureteral strictures caused by peri-ureteral endometriosis lesions. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed our multi-institutional Collaborative…

The human vascular system, comprising endothelial cells (ECs) and mural cells, covers a vast surface area in the body, providing a critical interface between blood and tissue environments. Functional differences exist across specific vascul…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis (DPL) is a rare benign proliferation of solid peritoneal lesions along the abdominopelvic cavity comprised of smooth muscle and connective tissue. Though hormonal and iatro…

This study examined the impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on the occurrence of various cancers in postmenopausal women with de novo or a history of endometriosis. In the datasets for ten cancers (cervical, uterine, ovarian, breast…

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of using optimized parameters obtained by computer simulation for ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment of uterine adenomyosis in comparison with convent…

Adnexal masses detected during pregnancy require a prompt and accurate diagnosis to ensure fetal safety and good oncological outcomes. Computed tomography is the most common and useful diagnostic imaging modality for diagnosing adnexal mass…

Endometriosis, which is the presence of endometrial stroma and glands outside the uterus, is one of the most frequently diagnosed gynecologic diseases in reproductive women. Patients with endometriosis suffer from various pain symptoms such…

It was recently reported that the hydroxyflavones quercetin and kaempferol bind the orphan nuclear receptor 4A1 (NR4A1, Nur77) and act as antagonists in cancer cells and tumors, and they inhibit pro-oncogenic NR4A1-regulated genes and pathw…

Sphingolipids, which are components of cellular membranes and organ tissues, can be synthesized or degraded to modulate cellular responses according to environmental cues, and the balance among the different sphingolipids is important for d…

BACKGROUND: Despite the key role of optimized fasting in modern perioperative patient management, little current data exist on perioperative fasting intervals in routine clinical practice. METHODS: In this multicenter prospective study, th…

This study evaluated the efficacy and feasibility of long-term use of levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in endometriosis patients after using LNG-IUS for >5 years as their postoperative maintenance therapy.Data were obt…

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma (PFTC) has characteristics similar to those of ovarian carcinoma. The typical course of PFTC metastasis includes peritoneal dissemination and pelvic and paraaortic lymph node metastasis, while inguinal lymph…

BACKGROUND: Of women diagnosed with endometriosis, 3.8-37% have bowel endometriosis. The cecum is the least common site for endometriotic implants affecting the bowel, accounting for only 3.6-6% of cases. We present a case of intrauterine f…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the compatibility of robotic single-site (RSS) myomectomy in comparison with the conventional robotic multi-port (RMP) myomectomy to achieve successful surgical outcomes with reliability and reproduc…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to review the effect of endometriosis on the prevalence of placenta previa and postpartum hemorrhage in pregnant patients and the surgical outcomes of pregnant patients with endometriosis developing placenta prev…