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Endometriosis is a common, estrogen-driven chronic gynecologic disorder defined by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue within the peritoneal cavity. Existing treatment options, primarily surgery and hormonal therapy, are limited b…

Despite ongoing challenges in developing effective non-surgical and non-hormonal treatments for endometriosis, the psychological manifestations of the disease-particularly anxiety-remain comparatively underexplored. In this study, a hydroge…

BackgroundThis study aimed to analyze the clinical data within one year of the patients who underwent hysteroscopic endometrial polypectomy with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) insertion, and to identify the risk fact…

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…

Background and objectivesMultimorbidity is increasingly prevalent among the middle-aged population, yet it is largely often overlooked. We aimed to explore and compare the differences in multimorbidity patterns by sex and age among middle-a…

BackgroundMultimorbidity substantially increases health and economic burdens, and reduces productivity in working-age individuals. We conducted a study using data from 393,170 working-age inpatients (18-59 years) in Shaanxi, China, collecte…

BACKGROUND: Women diagnosed with adenomyosis often suffer from infertility and frequently seek assisted reproductive techniques (ART). It remains unclear whether certain patients possess the potential to achieve spontaneous pregnancy. This …

Uterine contractions during labor and preterm labor are influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including hormones and inflammatory mediators. This complexity may contribute to the limited efficacy of current tocolytics for preterm la…

Abstract Background Adenomyosis involves the infiltration of endometrial glands and stroma deep into the uterine tissue, causing disruption to the interface between the endometrium and myometrium. The role of interleukin-17 (IL-17), a cytok…

Abstract Background The human body harbors greater than 10 trillion symbiotic, microbial cells that contribute to our bodily functions. Emerging evidences suggest that dysbiosis, especially of the gut or urogenital system, may induce vari…

BackgroundDiffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is one of the most aggressive malignant tumors. Chromobox (CBX) family plays the role of oncogenes in various malignancies.MethodsThe transcriptional and protein levels of CBX family were conf…

BackgroundMultimorbidity is better prevented in younger ages than in older ages. This study aims to identify the differences in comorbidity patterns in middle-aged inpatients from China and the United Kingdom (UK).MethodsWe utilized 184,133…

ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate the future outcomes of patients undergoing their first IVF (in vitro fertilization) attempt with no oocyte retrieved, no normal zygotes formed, or no embryos available for transfer and to identify factors affec…

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dienogest (DNG) in women with symptomatic adenomyosis.Methods: Women with symptomatic adenomyosis were included in this retrospective observation study. Group 1 (maximum uterine dimension ≥ …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between uterine diameters and menstrual abdominal pain intensity in patients with and without endometriosis (EM), and the independent influence of EM on the pain intensity. ME…

Ovarian carcinoma (OV) is a lethal gynecological malignancy. Most OV patients develop resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy and recurrence. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are the ligand activating transcription fact…

STUDY QUESTION: Is it possible to improve fibrosis in endometriosis by microRNA-214 delivery in exosomes? SUMMARY ANSWER: Upregulation of miR-214 may inhibit fibrogenesis and its delivery by exosomes derived from ectopic endometrial stroma…

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease. We previously found that the expression of Activin A was upregulated in the peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis. The results of the present study indicated that Activin A induced e…

Symptomatic localized adenomyosis is generally treated conservatively, or with more radical treatments such as hysterectomy. An effective non-invasive therapy is needed, especially for those who wish to preserve their fertility. MR-guided F…