Park J

Background: Ovarian cystectomy is standard treatment for endometrioma but is associated with decreased ovarian reserve. Catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) is an ovary-sparing image-guided alternative; however, supporting evidence compris…

Endometrial stem cells (EnSCs) are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from endometrial tissue and serve as a valuable MSC source, as they are naturally replenished during menstruation. Exosomes, vesicles secreted by cells, contain variou…

PURPOSE: To identify factors associated with postprocedural necrosis after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for pure adenomyosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study included patients who underwent UAE for pure symptomatic adenomyosis betwe…

Introduction Anemia, particularly iron deficiency anemia, is prevalent among reproductive-aged women and often linked to benign gynecologic disorders such as leiomyoma and adenomyosis. While anemia is a recognized contributor to hemodynami…

PurposeEndometrial receptivity is a critical determinant of successful embryo implantation and is intricately linked to the pathophysiology of infertility. This study aimed to elucidate the role of exosomal miR-203a-3p in regulating endomet…

BackgroundMenstrual pain affects 45%-95% of reproductive-age females and increases the risk of other chronic pain conditions. Psychometrically sound measurement tools are essential for advancing research and clinical care in menstrual pain.…

Study questionCan algorithms using wrist temperature, available on compatible models of iPhone and Apple Watch, retrospectively estimate the day of ovulation and predict the next menses start day?Summary answerAlgorithms using wrist tempera…

PurposeWith the recent rising interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, many studies have explored the potential and usefulness of AI in urological diseases. This study aimed to comprehensively review recent applications of AI i…

PURPOSE: To identify factors related to technical outcomes of catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) and suggest selection criteria for CDS in patients with ovarian endometrioma. METHOD: This retrospective study included patients with endom…

Pyrethroids, which are derived from natural insecticides found in chrysanthemum flowers, are widely utilized in various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and personal insect protection. Due to their widespread use, con…

Over the past century, molecular biology's focus has transitioned from proteins to DNA, and now to RNA. Once considered merely a genetic information carrier, RNA is now recognized as both a vital element in early cellular life and a regulat…

Menstrual health and hygiene are important for health and well-being across the life course. To assess sexual and reproductive health among Korean women, we conducted an online survey with 3,098 adolescent girls and premenopausal women and …

ObjectivesLittle is known about figure skaters' mental health. This study aimed to describe anxiety and depression caseness (defined as a screening condition qualifying for psychiatric examination) in competitive figure skaters and analyse …

The prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) in women with endometriosis has never been reported in a national representative survey. We aimed to investigate the association of endometriosis with the prevalence of HPV. We analyzed t…

Among intraabdominal lymphangiomas, colonic lymphangiomas are rare. These cystic tumors are generally asymptomatic and incidentally found but may present with bleeding or obstructive symptoms. Intussusception by such tumors is scarcely repo…

Since its introduction, laparoscopic surgery has been often preferred over open surgery in obstetrics and gynecology due to its advantages, such as less bleeding, lower incidence of adhesions, reduced postoperative pain, short hospital stay…

Background and Objectives: To achieve pregnancy, it is highly beneficial to identify the time of ovulation as well as the greater period of fertile days during which sperm may survive leading up to ovulation. Confirming successful ovulation…

PurposeThis study aimed to explore the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and to examine associated factors with PMS among East Asian female college students with regard to endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC).Patients and methodsThis s…

PurposeTo conjugate different degree of saturation of C18 fatty acids (stearic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid) with the hydroxyl groups of leuprolide acetate (LEU acetate) and to investigate the controlled release and enhanced permeabi…

ObjectiveTo assess whether preoperative depression or anxiety is associated with increased risk of long-term, postoperative opioid use after hysterectomy among women who are opioid-naïve.MethodsWe conducted an observational cohort study of …

Introduction: Although figure skating attracts several hundred thousand participants worldwide, there is little knowledge about physical health and sports injuries among young skaters. The present study aimed to describe the health status o…

BackgroundKorean Red Ginseng (KRG) is a natural product with antiinflammatory and anticarcinogenic effects. We have previously reported that the endocrine-disrupting compound bisphenol A (BPA)-induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) via nuclear tr…

Abstract The endometrium, the mucosal lining of the uterus, undergoes dynamic changes throughout the menstrual cycle in response to ovarian hormones. We have generated single-cell and spatial reference maps of the human uterus and 3D endome…

ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to evaluate the preoperative hematological parameters to predict ovarian torsion in patients with ovarian mature cystic teratoma. We also analyzed the diagnostic value of these makers to predict ovari…

There are a variety of causes of intestinal obstruction, with the most common cause being malignant diseases; however, volvulus, inflammatory bowel disease or diverticulitis, radiation injury, ischemia, and pseudo-obstruction can also cause…