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Study questionHow does benzodiazepine use during an IVF cycle affect pregnancy outcomes?Summary answerBenzodiazepine use was neither positively nor adversely associated with IVF pregnancy outcomes overall.What is known alreadyBenzodiazepine…

OBJECTIVES: Cecoappendiceal endometriosis is rare and frequently mimics colorectal neoplasia, making preoperative diagnosis challenging. We report the first documented case of a cecal traction true diverticulum caused directly by endometrio…

The female reproductive tract (FRT) is an intricate and highly regulated network comprising the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and placenta, which work in concert to govern complex reproductive functions. Dysfunction within any o…

Despite widespread rhFSH use in infertile women undergoing ART, real-world comparative data on its effectiveness and safety across different rhFSH types remain limited. Using the HIRA claims database, we included 10,684 women aged 20-39 wit…

Abstract Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is a prevalent metabolic disorder associated with various systemic complications. Emerging evidence suggests a link between SLD and women reproductive health, including infertility and gynecological d…

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…

BackgroundEmerging evidence suggests that prenatal or early-life exposure to antibiotics may contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases in children. However, previous studies investigating this association have yielded conflicting…

BackgroundMigrant women becoming mothers often face social, economic, and family challenges that can affect their dietary and breastfeeding practices. This study identified factors associated with breastfeeding length in migrant women.Metho…

Microfluidic technologies are transforming wearable and implantable biomedical devices by enabling precise, real-time analysis and control of biofluids at the microscale. Integrating soft, biocompatible materials with advanced sensing and f…

BackgroundLeucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) p.L1795F variant was proposed as a genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease (PD). However, its prevalence, phenotype, and origin remain unknown.ObjectiveThe aim was to evaluate the frequency…

Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether continuous wound infiltration (CWI) can replace intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) and to investigate effective pain control strategies after a single-port access (SP…

BackgroundPositive and negative emotions have recently revealed a link with primary dysmenorrhea in adults. Among them, roles of stress and self-esteem have been less studied specially in adolescents and the direction of causality has not b…

Although often located at a distance from their target gene promoters, enhancers are the primary genomic determinants of temporal and spatial transcriptional specificity in metazoans. Since the discovery of the first enhancer element in sim…

The function of peripheral nociceptors, the neurons that relay pain signals to the brain, are frequently tuned by local and systemic modulator substances. In this context, neurohormonal effects are emerging as an important modulatory mechan…

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…

ObjectiveUnexplained infertility affects nearly one-third of infertile couples. Women with unexplained infertility are more likely to have a high-normal thyroid-stimulating hormone level (TSH: 2.5-5 mIU/L) compared to women with severe male…

This study investigated the impact of menopause on the progression and management of common benign gynecological conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and adenomyosis. These conditions often present …

BackgroundTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-pharmacological treatment that works by delivering electrical currents via electrodes attached to the skin at the site of pain. It can be an alternative to pharmacologica…

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is one of the leading causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Many studies have reported an association between FGR and fetal Doppler indices focusing on umbilical artery (UA), middle cerebral artery (MCA…

The function of peripheral nociceptors is frequently tuned by the action of G protein-coupled receptors (GPRs) that are expressed in them, which contribute to pain alteration. Expanding new information on such GPRs and predicting their pote…

BackgroundVitamin D deficiency is common in pregnant women. Some studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to obstetric complications such as gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth. Therefore, the objective of this…

Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is the leading cause of maternity-related death in the first trimester of pregnancy. Approximately 98% of ectopic implantations occur in the fallopian tube, and expedient management is crucial for preventing hemorrhag…

ObjectiveTo predict the interspinous distance (ISD) using the relationship between female height and pelvimetric measures on magnetic resonance (MR) images.MethodsWe obtained measurements of the pubic arch angle (PAA), inlet-anteroposterior…

BackgroundTo precisely build a healthcare delivery system at regional levels, local patients' healthcare service utilization patterns must be examined. Hence, this study utilized trend analysis of the relevance index of each disease of each…