Zhou W

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) serves as a crucial tool for rapidly and accurately quantifying tissue heterogeneity and its associated biological significance within highly organized life systems. In this study, we utilized scRNA-se…

BackgroundEpidemiologic evidence on the association between infertility and thyroid cancer risk remains inconsistent. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize available observational evidence and quantify this associ…

INTRODUCTION: Each month, the endometrium is shed, regenerated, and transformed in response to changing hormone levels. These processes occur in a tightly regulated manner, and irregularities are linked with reproductive health conditions s…

BackgroundEmbryo implantation failure and early pregnancy loss remain significant challenges in assisted reproductive technology (ART). Lipid peroxidation is known to be involved in reproductive physiology. However, its role during the impl…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian endometriosis (OE) is a leading cause of female infertility. Our previous work identified iron overload-driven oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in granulosa cells as key pathogenic features, yet the mechani…

BackgroundEvidence regarding maternal body mass index (BMI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) outcomes remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate such independent associations, focusing on potential non-linear patterns, clinical …

ObjectivesNutcracker syndrome (NCS) is an uncommon vascular disease, characterized by anatomical compression of the left renal vein (LRV). Associated symptoms include flank and pelvic pain, as well as hematuria and varicocele. Our objective…

BACKGROUND: The concept of ferroptosis debuted as a newly defined programmed cell death in 2012. Among programmed cell death mechanisms, ferroptosis stands out as being fundamentally dependent on iron. At the heart of this mechanism lies th…

ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intratumoral ethanol injection followed by high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for hyperintense uterine fibroids on T2-weighted magnetic resonance images …

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…

BackgroundThe clinical impact of sperm chromatin condensation defects (SCCD) on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes remains controversial. This study aimed to clarify the effects of SCCD on embryonic development, pregnancy, and neonatal o…

ObjectivesPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), however, the evidence is limited. This study aimed to explore the associations between PFAS in the follicular fluid and PCOS,…

This retrospective cohort study evaluated whether gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) used for luteal support during antagonist cycles improved pregnancy outcomes in patients undergoing fresh embryo transfer. We examined 3,115 p…

We report the findings of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis of endometriosis across 14 biobanks worldwide, including 32% non-European patient participants, as part of the Global Biobank Meta-Analysis Initiative (GBMI). Ou…

Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death (RCD) caused by the accumulation of intracellular iron and lipids and is involved in many pathological processes, including neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Long non-co…

ObjectiveObservational studies suggest that blood lipids are a risk factor for uterine fibroids (UFs) and that lipid-lowering drugs are beneficial for the treatment and prevention of UF; however, the conclusions are inconsistent. We aimed t…

To analyze the global burden of pancreatitis in women of childbearing age (WCBA) at the global, regional and national levels from 1990 to 2021. Data for pancreatitis incidence and deaths in females aged 15 to 49 years were downloaded from t…

Neuropathic pain (NP) is caused by primary damage and dysfunction of nervous system, in which spinal cord injury (SCI) is a common cause of NP. Evidence shows that neuroinflammation and oxidative stress are related to the pathophysiology of…

Endometriosis, a prevalent gynecological disorder marked by ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, demonstrates malignant tumor-like properties including aggressive adhesion and invasiveness. Emerging evidence implicates roundabout guid…

Subunits of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex are altered in ∼20% of human cancers. Exemplifying the alterations is the ARID1A mutation that occurs in ∼50% of ovarian clear-cell carcinoma (OCCC), a disease with limited therapeutic op…

Intrauterine adhesions (IUA), characterized by endometrial fibrosis, pose a serious threat to women's reproductive health, yet their molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to profi…

BackgroundPrimordial follicle activation is vital for the reproduction of women with advanced age and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). But there is a lack of effective and safe therapeutic options to activate their primordial follicle…

Background and aimsChronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1 gene is a rare intestinal disease caused by loss-of-function SLCO2A1 mutations, with clinical and genetic characteristics remaining largely unknown, especially in Chinese patien…

The endometrium undergoes substantial remodeling in each menstrual cycle to become receptive to an implanting embryo. Abnormal endometrial receptivity is one of the major causes of embryo implantation failure and infertility. MicroRNA-124-3…