This report describes a 59-year-old woman with a history of malignancy and post-tuberculosis lung disease complicated by chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis. She was admitted with worsening hemoptysis and underwent bronchial artery emb…
Endometrial dysfunction represents a central pathological factor underlying recurrent implantation failure and infertility. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of the physiological basis of endometrial function, the pathological …
The present study investigated the role of melatonin (MT) in regulating mitochondrial function via sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) in granulosa cells (GCs) from patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with a focus on mitochondrial protection. Not…
The female immune system operates within an evolutionary stability-plasticity trade-off, where the physiological demands of pregnancy necessitate a considerable degree of regulatory T cell (Treg) plasticity. This essential flexibility, howe…
Abstract Background The microbiome of the female reproductive system has been extensively studied; however, the correlation between uterine microbial alterations and endometriosis remains unclear. Methods Endometrial and lesion tissues wer…
To explore and validate active components in the Yijing Decoction formula that exert therapeutic effects on targets associated with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and to identify the underlying mechanisms of action. A rat model of PO…
Endometriosis remains a prevalent gynecological disorder that affects women during their reproductive years, featured by progressive inflammation and enhanced HIF-1α expression. This paper intended to plumb the mechanism of vascular endothe…
INTRODUCTION: Ovarian adenomyoma is a rare gynecological tumor with a high misdiagnosis rate, leading many patients to undergo unnecessary surgeries that may affect fertility. Menstrual abdominal pain is the most common symptom, and auxilia…
Drug development is a long and costly process, with a high degree of uncertainty from the identification of a drug target to its market launch. Targeted drugs supported by human genetic evidence are expected to enter phase II/III clinical t…
The quality of oocytes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) decreases, which is closely related to the function of oocytes' mitochondria. If mitochondrial dysfunction is involved in PCOS, it is likely to affect the function of …
BackgroundOvarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) has a disproportionately high incidence among women in East Asia. Patients diagnosed with OCCC tend to experience worse clinical outcomes than those with high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) at ad…
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common systemic inflammatory disease resulting from the activation of trypsinogen by various incentives in ICU. The annual incidence rate is approximately 30 out of 100,000. Some patients may progress to severe …
The sex ratio shift was observed in peoples who underwent ART treatment. Moreover, there is limited evidence on differences in sex ratio between single frozen-thawed blastocyst morphology, insemination type and transfer days. So further res…
Abstract Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of dienogest((DNG) monotherapy and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) combined with DNG sequential treatment for adenomyosis. Methods This is a retrospective study.15…
Macrophages, as central components of innate immunity, feature significant heterogeneity. Numerus studies have revealed the pivotal roles of macrophages in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis induced by various factors. Hepatic macrophages f…
ObjectiveTo explore the association between ovulation induction drugs and ovarian cancer.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.SettingNot applicable.Patient(s)Women without ovarian cancer who ever or never underwent ovarian induction.In…
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an important factor in the development of some diseases such as tumors, ocular neovascular disease and endometriosis. Inhibition of abnormal VEGF expression is one of the most effective means of …
BackgroundRetinoid acid receptor related orphan receptor α (RORα) is a nuclear receptor that along with other bioactive factors regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and immunomodulation in vivo.AimsThe objective of this study was …
ContextYougui pill combined with Buzhong Yiqi decoction (YPBYD) is used to relieve sexual dysfunction in clinical practice.ObjectiveTo investigate changes in microbial composition caused by sexual dysfunction and identify dominant bacteria …
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and infertility are the common characteristics of endometriosis. Macrophages and related inflammation play important roles in endometriosis pain. TRPV1 and TRPA1 form a heteromeric channel which is related to endom…
The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS) in sperm preparation for male subjects with a sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) ≥30%. A total of 86 patients who had undergone their first…
Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC) is the most common biliary tract malignancy with the lowest survival rate, primarily arising from chronic inflammation. To better characterize the progression from inflammation to cancer to metastasis, we perform…
ObjectiveThe association of chronic non-malignant pain (CNP) with dyslipidemia is unclear. This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the association between CNP and dyslipidemia in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures (FNFs…
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess the survival outcomes of cisplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy plus bevacizumab (CPB) versus cisplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy alone (CPA) in postmenopausal women with previously untreated advanced …