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PURPOSE: Vaginal delivery is the most common mode of childbirth, and women often experience severe uterine contraction pain (UCP) for several days postpartum, which can significantly impair postpartum recovery. Acupuncture has proven effica…

BACKGROUND: Perimenopausal syndrome (PMS) is common, with more than 70% of perimenopausal women experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes and anxiety. As a key regulator of host physiology, the gut microbiota may play an important role in t…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Due to its association with various diseases, atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) has garnered increasing attention. Exploration of the relationship between AIP and endometriosis risk has not been thorough. This nationwid…

Liwen Liu,1 Gaosheng Su,1 Jie Rao,1 Juanbao Peng,1 Xiu Lin,2 Yujie Huang,2 Feng Liang,2 Chuanxia Feng,1 Zhong Lin2 1Department of Anesthesia, The Reproductive Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic…

INTRODUCTION: Gender-affirming surgeries, including hysterectomy, have been shown to reduce distress and improve quality of life for transgender men. However, the safety and efficacy of different hysterectomy approaches in transgender men h…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the clinical pregnancy rates of hysterosalpingography (HSG) with water-based contrast and hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCoSy) to investigate their impact on fertility outcomes in women with endo…

Infertility has emerged as a significant global health concern. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) assists numerous infertile couples in conceiving, yet some experience repeated, unsuccessful cycles. This study aims to identify the pivo…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder. Theobromine has been implicated in diverse health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory properties. However, the precise association between …

Endometriosis is a complex disorder characterized by genetic, immune, inflammatory, and multifactorial etiologies. Dietary fiber, a crucial component abundant in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, is known for its diverse beneficial effe…

BackgroundRecent studies have suggested that cell death may be involved in bone loss or the resolution of inflammation in periodontitis. Immunogenic cell death (ICD), a recently identified cell death pathway, may be involved in the developm…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a multifaceted disorder with genetic, immune, inflammatory, and multifactorial origins. Vitamin B6 serves as a pivotal coenzyme in various metabolic pathways involving lipids, hemes, nucleic acids, proteins, and…

INTRODUCTION: In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a technology that assists couples experiencing infertility to conceive children. However, unsuccessful attempts can lead to significant physical and financial strain. Some individuals opt for el…

INTRODUCTION: The use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has dramatically increased in patients with non-male factor infertility during the last decades. However, whether ICSI provides a significant benefit over in vitro fertilizati…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a complex disorder with genetic, immune, inflammatory, and multifactorial etiologies. Zinc, an essential trace element, plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. Dysregulation or deficiency of zin…

UNLABELLED: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy causing infertility in childbearing women. Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol has recently been used for infertile women. However, whether PPOS provid…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance and impact of noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) on twin pregnancies. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twin pregnancies after artificial reproductive technology(ART) were tested by…

BACKGROUND: Recurrence of postoperative adhesions is one of the most important factors for poor reproductive outcomes after hysteroscopic surgery, particularly in cases diagnosed with severe intrauterine adhesions (IUAs), where the recurren…

BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a leading cause of dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls. Manual acupuncture may be considered as an effective treatment for PD, but high-quality evidence remains limited. This trial aims to evaluate t…

Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated that reward system is associated with chronic pain diseases. In addition, previous studies have also demonstrated abnormal functional and structural brain regions in primary dysmenorrhea. However, the …

Effect of laparoscopic myomectomy on the serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and the ovarian function of patients with uterine fibroids was studied. Ninety patients with uterine fibroids admitted to Th…

BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD), is one of main gynecological complaints in women of child-bearing age. Common medications for PD do not always achieve satisfactory outcome of pain relief. Hence, both health professionals and patients…

OBJECTIVES: As current evidence of the effectiveness on acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is inconsistent, we aimed to critically appraise the evidence from relevant systematic reviews (SRs). METHODS: SRs of randomized controlled t…

Electroacupuncture (EA) is considered to be a promising alternative therapy to relieve the menstrual pain for primary dysmenorrhea (PD), but the conclusion is controversial. Here, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis specifica…

BACKGROUND: Though moxibustion is frequently used to treat primary dysmenorrhea in China, relevant evidence supporting its effectiveness is still scanty. METHODS: This study was a pragmatic randomized, conventional drug controlled, open-la…