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PURPOSE: This study aimed to conduct an observational analysis of the association between hysterectomy status and the risk of developing hypertension, and to determine the causality of that relationship through a Mendelian randomization (MR…

The prostate is a vital accessory gonad in the mammalian male reproductive system. With the ever-increasing proportion of the population over 60 years of age worldwide, the incidence of prostate diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasi…

BACKGROUND: Appendiceal intussusception is a pathological condition in which the appendix is inverted into the cecum, which may cause symptoms that resemble those of other gastrointestinal disorders and may induce intestinal obstruction. Th…

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques have gained popularity, and endometrial cancer (EC) remains a significant health problem among women. OBJECTIVE: Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) therapy options for early endometri…

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of capping protein (actin filament) muscle Z-line subunit β (CAPZB) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) levels as a biomarker for distinguishing low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cerv…

BACKGROUND: To quantitatively evaluate the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) pretreatment on outcomes of IVF or ICSI in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) based on the existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS: Nine datab…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a random forest (RF) model in predicting clinical pregnancy outcomes from intrauterine insemination (IUI) and identifying significant factors affecting IUI pregnancy in a large Chin…

PURPOSE: To summarize the findings of relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and conduct a meta-analysis to investigate the potential effect of aromatase inhibitors on preventing moderate to severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (O…

AIM: miR-141-5p expression in patients with Early Spontaneous Abortion (ESA) and its correlation with hormone levels during pregnancy were investigated. METHODS: A total of 70 pregnant women with ESA were selected as the research group, an…

Invasive hydatidiform mole, a form of gestational trophoblastic neoplasm in reproductive-age women, poses a significant threat to life due to its associated signs and symptoms. This case report details the management of a 24-year-old Chines…

Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma is a new class of rare subtypes of the female reproductive system. Its clinical symptoms are similar to other types of ovarian tumors. The diagnosis is based on pathological and immunohistochemical methods. T…

The intestinal microbiota is vast in type and quantity and it plays a critical role in regulating various physiological functions in the host, including intestinal function, immune response and energy metabolism. Existing research shows tha…

Tryptophan (Trp) metabolism involves three primary pathways: the kynurenine (Kyn) pathway (KP), the 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin, 5-HT) pathway, and the indole pathway. Under normal physiological conditions, Trp metabolism plays crucial r…

BACKGROUND: The active ingredients of the Chinese medical herb Paris polyphylla, P. polyphylla ethanol extract (PPE) and polyphyllin I (PPI), potentially inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumors. However, the roles of these…

Pseudo-Meigs syndrome is a rare syndrome characterized by hydrothorax and ascites associated with pelvic masses, and patients occasionally present with elevated serum cancer antigen-125 (CA125) levels. Hydropic leiomyoma (HLM) is an uncommo…

Endometriosis diagnosis is usually delayed. The gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis is laparoscopy, which is invasive and accompanied by several risks. Currently, there are no effective non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosing endometr…

Iron is an essential trace element for organisms. However, iron overload, which is common in haematological disorders (e.g. haemochromatosis, myelodysplastic syndromes, aplastic anaemia, and thalassaemia, blood transfusion-dependent or not)…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting 6-20% of women of childbearing age worldwide. Immune cell imbalance and dysregulation of inflammatory factors can lead to systematic low-grade chroni…

PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of fresh embryo transfer and frozen-thawed embryo transfer on perinatal outcomes among patients with PCOS. METHOD: Patients who underwent in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer at the reproductive me…

Endometriosis (EMs) is a common chronic inflammatory disease which is characterized by multiple clinical symptoms and high recurrence rate due to the absence of effective therapies. Huayu Jiedu Formula (HYJDF), is a traditional Chinese medi…

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine the safety of Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) in terms of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) concept for tubal pregnancy surgery and provide a detailed process of vNO…

Thermochromic textiles possess the capability to indicate ambient temperature through color changes, enabling real-time temperature monitoring and providing temperature warnings for body heat management. In this study, three thermochromic d…

IMPORTANCE: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is the main sequela of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), with no established treatment. ZY5301 tablets, an effective part preparation extracted from Ajuga decumbens Thunb. (jingucao), are being tested …

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown that an imbalance in gut microbiota (GM) may not always be associated with endometriosis (EMS). To investigate this further, we conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization study. METHODS: MR analysi…

OBJECTIVE: To appraise the current randomized clinical trials (RCTs) for evidence of the association of growth hormone (GH) with improved outcomes in infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) undergoing in vitro fertilization (I…