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STUDY QUESTION: How does benzodiazepine use during an IVF cycle affect pregnancy outcomes? SUMMARY ANSWER: Benzodiazepine use was neither positively nor adversely associated with IVF pregnancy outcomes overall. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Benz…

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

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…

PURPOSE: Endometrial 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 endom…

BACKGROUND: Migrant 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. M…

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…

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…

BACKGROUND: Positive 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…

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…

OBJECTIVE: Unexplained 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 ma…

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 …

BACKGROUND: Transcutaneous 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 pharmacologi…

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…

BACKGROUND: Vitamin 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 th…

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…

OBJECTIVE: To predict the interspinous distance (ISD) using the relationship between female height and pelvimetric measures on magnetic resonance (MR) images. METHODS: We obtained measurements of the pubic arch angle (PAA), inlet-anteropos…

PURPOSE: To report preliminary experience of single-port robotic surgery using the da Vinci SP surgical system in gynecologic tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective study on 100 consecutive patients who underwent da Vinci …

PURPOSE: This 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 METHODS: …

AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the correlations among anti-Müllerian hormone levels, body mass index and lipid profile in female nurses of reproductive age. DESIGN: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that used data from the Kor…

Acute pelvic pain is a common complaint in reproductive age women and has a large differential diagnosis. Decision for conservative vs. surgical management is often dependent on clinical, biochemical and imaging findings. Isolated tubal tor…