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BACKGROUND: Aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener, has been implicated in multiple toxicities. However, its potential reproductive toxicity mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the underlying relationship betwe…

BACKGROUND: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is a major challenge in in vitro fertilization (IVF). The window of implantation (WOI) is the endometrium’s receptive period for embryos, and endometrial receptivity analysis (ERA) is a poten…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common gynaecological disorder characterised by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, which can lead to clinical symptoms such as chronic inflammation, pelvic pain, and infertility. Aberrant cellular …

BackgroundPremature ovarian insufficiency (POI) significantly impairs female fertility and poses substantial health risks; however, its pathogenesis is incompletely understood, and effective therapeutic interventions are limited. Although g…

BACKGROUND: In clinical practice, we noticed that a large group of young female patients diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) suffer from hip/groin pain in daily lives and particularly during menstruation. However, it…

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important regulators within the ovarian follicle microenvironment and are increasingly recognized as mediators of impaired oocyte competence in assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Beyond established f…

Functional gastrointestinal diseases (FGIDs)/disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) that manifest during menopause are characterized by chronic recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms associated with fluctuations in sex hormones. Curren…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis (AM) is a common gynecological disorder in reproductive-age women, with impaired endometrial receptivity as a key contributor to infertility. However, a comprehensive single-cell atlas of the eutopic endometrium duri…

Globally, ovarian cancer remains a leading cause of gynecologic cancer death. This poor prognosis is primarily attributed to advanced disease at diagnosis, a high propensity for recurrence, and the inadequate therapeutic efficacy of current…

Endometriosis (EMS) is a significant contributor to female infertility, with its underlying mechanisms remaining inadequately understood. Animal models serve as essential tools for investigating disease progression and evaluating treatment …

Ovarian cancer (OC) remains a highly lethal gynecologic malignancy characterized by substantial molecular heterogeneity and diagnostic challenges. Although many reviews examine specific aspects of OC biology or treatment, few attempt to con…

Anti-synthetase syndrome (ASS) is a rare autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of anti-aminoacyl tRNA synthetase (ARS) antibodies and systemic features such as interstitial lung disease and myositis. Although autoimmune disorde…

PurposeThis study aims to assess the impact of ultrasound parameters on endometrial receptivity in patients undergoing IVF-ET and to establish a predictive model for ongoing pregnancy outcomes.MethodsThe prospective cohort study included 86…

The relationship between hyperprolactinemia and gut microbiota remains unclear at present. This study employs a Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to assess the potential causal links between gut microbiota and the incidence of hyperprol…

BackgroundInfertility in women of reproductive age is a major worldwide health problem. Oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and dysregulation of lipid metabolism are among the factors that contribute to female infertility. The ratio o…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects up to 15% of women of reproductive age and can lead to various symptoms. More than 200 million people worldwide are at risk of higher than safe levels of arsenic exposure through drinking water. Studies inv…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EM) is a common hormone-dependent and chronic inflammatory disease affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Laparoscopic surgery is a primary tre…

BackgroundTo a large extent, the ovarian reserve determines a woman's reproductive potential. The etiological and pathological mechanisms of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) remain unclear, and no reliable treatment is currently available f…

BackgroundPreimplantation embryos in vivo are exposed to various growth factors in the female reproductive tract that are absent in in vitro embryo culture media. Cell-free fat extract exerts antioxidant, anti-ageing, and ovarian function-p…

Antibodies have been widely used globally over the past decade and play an increasingly important role in modern medicine. Notably, significant advancements have been achieved in the realm of gynecology, particularly in gynecological cancer…

Pregnancy is a special time during which some benign hormonally-responsive lesions could grow and mimic malignancy on clinical evaluation and imaging. Though decidualization of ovarian endometrioma has been reported, little is known about d…

INTRODUCTION: Pregnancy is a special time during which some benign hormonally-responsive lesions could grow and mimic malignancy on clinical evaluation and imaging. Though decidualization of ovarian endometrioma has been reported, little is…

Pregnancy is a special time during which some benign hormonally-responsive lesions could grow and mimic malignancy on clinical evaluation and imaging. Though decidualization of ovarian endometrioma has been reported, little is known about d…

Reduced lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1) expression in patients with adenomyosis during the mid-secretory phase leads to impaired endometrial receptivity, affecting embryo implantation. This study investigated the molecular mechani…

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) is a widely used chemical in industrial production. It can be introduced into the environment through multiple pathways and exhibits resistance to degradation. Recent research has demonstrated a significant …