BackgroundInfertility constitutes a dyadic stressor, as it inherently involves both members of a couple; nevertheless, its psychological impact is frequently evaluated from an individual perspective. We tested whether etiologic diagnosis (m…
This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life and identify its associated factors in women with endometriosis. A cross-sectional correlation study design and convenience sampling were conducted in the gynecological outpatien…
Adenomyosis is a complex issue in reproductive-age women not only on worsening of quality of life due to severe dysmenorrhea or heavy menstrual bleeding but also on the impact of infertility. A 39-year-old female, gravida 0 para 0, with a h…
AIM: This study aimed to investigate the effects of endometrial stromal cells (ESC)-derived interleukin (IL)-6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 on macrophage polarization in endometriosis. METHODS: Macrophage polarization was me…
AIM: This study aimed to investigate the in vitro alterations of the expression of signal regulatory protein-α (SIRP-α) and CD36 in macrophages in the endometriosis condition. METHODS: The expression of SIRP-α and CD36 was measured in perit…
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the alterations in macrophage polarization in patients with endometriosis as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms. METHODS: Peritoneal washings, serum samples, and endometrial tissues were collected…