Menstruation is a key indicator of female reproductive health, yet clinical features and underlying mechanisms associated with menstrual changes following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection remain unclear. Here, we recruited …
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer with a poor clinical outcome. There is a dire need for the development of new targeted therapies for TNBC. Midkine (MDK), a multifunctional cytokine/growth facto…
BACKGROUND: Many studies have investigated the impact of nursing interventions on psychological factors such as anxiety and depression in infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). However, the results have been inco…
BACKGROUND: Tubal ectopic pregnancy (TEP) is a common and serious obstetric complication with unclear pathogenesis. This study aims to use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze immune cell composition and functional changes in i…
BACKGROUND: The composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) reflects dietary antioxidant intake. Preliminary studies indicate that higher CDAI levels are associated with a lower prevalence of female infertility. However, the underlying mecha…
Adenomyosis is a chronic gynecological condition commonly affecting women of reproductive age, with its etiology still unclear. In clinical practice, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH-a), often combined with other drugs, are use…
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles of nanoscale, which represent the characteristics of the cells of origin. Tumor cell-derived exosomes (TEXs) obtain the characteristics of the tumor cells, which meanwhile transfer the various substances …
Mitophagy is a catabolic mechanism that selectively degrades damaged mitochondria and precisely modulates mitochondrial content, thereby maintaining intracellular homeostasis under stress conditions. To date, most reviews on mitophagy have …
OBJECTIVE: To assess the utility of clinical and MRI features in distinguishing ovarian clear cell carcinoma (CCC) from adnexal masses with ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system (O-RADS) MRI scores of 4-5. METHODS: This retrospective s…
Progesterone is a widely used therapeutic hormone and a common precursor for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroids in both mammals and plants. It has been successfully produced in heterologous microorganisms, but the market demand has no…
OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic efficacy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of rectosigmoid deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). METHODS: A thorough system…
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the ultrasonographic imaging features of accessory cavitated uterine malformations (ACUM) and discuss the practical value of ultrasonography in diagnosing this disease. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted …
OBJECTIVE: To explore the necessity of long-term pharmacological management following total hysterectomy for adenomyosis. METHODS: A case of ureteral endometriosis identified over one year after laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilatera…
Endometrial cancer arising in adenomyosis (EC-AIA), i.e., malignant transformation of the endometrium within adenomyotic foci, is a very unusual condition. We report a postmenopausal woman who had an unexpected diagnosis of uterine serous c…
BACKGROUND: Reproductive tract diseases have become a serious public health problem threatening women's health. Vaginal microecological balance in women of childbearing age is essential for the maintenance of reproductive health, and differ…
Irpex lacteus is a fungus typically found on angiosperm branches and trunks. Here, we report the isolation of a novel strain of I. lacteus from the cervix uteri of a female patient diagnosed with endometriosis and COVID-19 at Beijing Obstet…
Synopsis PET/CT can differentiate between endometriosis, the malignant progression of endometriosis, and ovarian cysts.
PURPOSE: To determine the differences in 3D shape features between septate uterus (SU) and normal uterus and to train a network to automatically delineate uterine cavity on 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS: A total of 43 patien…
Haiping Li,1,* Xuesong Wang,1,* Yu Wang,1 Yuanbo Gao,1 Xiaojun Zheng,1 Xifen Zhang,1 Xuxin Li,1 Xihui Zheng,1 Xisheng Fan,1,2 Guang Zuo,1 Yanfen She1,2 1College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shi…
BACKGROUND: Acupuncture and related therapies are effective and safe ways to relieve the pain, and improve the health and quality of life in women with endometriosis-related pain. However, it is still unclear which treatment is the most eff…
Haiping Li,1,* Xuesong Wang,1,* Yu Wang,1 Yuanbo Gao,1 Xiaojun Zheng,1 Xifen Zhang,1 Xuxin Li,1 Xihui Zheng,1 Xisheng Fan,1,2 Guang Zuo,1 Yanfen She1,2 1College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shi…
BACKGROUND: Due to the limitations of clinical trials, some delayed and rare adverse events (AEs) may remain undetected, and safety information can be supplemented through post-market data analysis. This study aims to comprehensively analyz…
BACKGROUND: Imbalances in alkali elements (AEs) and alkaline earth elements (AEEs) cause reproductive disorders. However, it remains unclear whether AEs/AEEs in follicular fluid have a relationship with the serious reproductive disorder kno…
BACKGROUND: Cystitis glandularis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the urinary system characterized by high recurrence rates, the reasons for which are still unknown. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to identify potential factors contributin…