Tsuyoshi H

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder and a leading cause of female infertility. Ovarian endometriomas, a common manifestation of endometriosis, are commonly associated with diminished ovarian func…

BackgroundOvarian autoamputation is a rare consequence of adnexal torsion. Preoperative diagnosis is challenging, and ovarian and tubal function on the affected side is rarely preserved once autoamputation has occurred.CaseA 29-year-old wom…

BACKGROUND: Chronic low-grade inflammation is increasingly recognized as a contributing factor to female infertility. Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 are observed in ovarian conditions including …

Vaginal cuff dehiscence (VCD) is a rare complication of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH); the incidence rate has been reported to be 1.27%. However, a definitive treatment strategy has not yet been established. To our knowledge, we rep…

The ovarian microenvironment is critical for follicular development and oocyte maturation. Maternal conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and aging, may compromise the ovarian microenvironment, follicular de…