Antibiotic use is known to contribute to the development of osteoporosis, although the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood. Metronidazole (MET), a commonly prescribed antibiotic for treating anaerobic infections, has been linked to al…
Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to investigate the expressions and significance of IGF-1, pAKT, pS6, and type I and type III collagens in uterosacral ligaments of patients with pelvic organ prolapse (POP).MethodsA total of 38 p…
Recent advances in understanding the modulatory functions of gut and gut microbiota on human diseases facilitated our focused attention on the contribution of the gut to the pathophysiological alterations of many extraintestinal organs, inc…
BackgroundPlacental abruption is one of the most severe complications during pregnancy, and its associated risk factors remain incompletely understood and somewhat controversial.MethodsThis study conducted a systematic search of the PubMed,…
This study explores the relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and the risk of endometriosis, aiming to develop a predictive model using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2006) data. The dataset included 4,089 fem…
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EM) exhibits localised iron overload. However, the contribution of ferroptosis to EM pathogenesis remains unclear. We investigated how iron overload affects CD8⁺ T cell immune function and the underlying ferroptot…
RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the lipidomic alterations in the myometrial tissue from adenomyotic lesions? DESIGN: This was a two-centre, prospective, observational study conducted between July 2023 and June 2024. Forty-four premenopausal pa…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects reproductive and cardiometabolic health, yet its pathogenesis remains unclear. Emerging evidence links hemoglobin levels to metabolic disorders, suggesting a potential role in PCOS development. Here,…
BackgroundFear of childbirth is a common concern among pregnant women, potentially affecting maternal physical and mental health as well as birth outcomes. However, the factors influencing fear of childbirth are still being explored. This s…
Crystals or stones within the gallbladder wall in patients with gallbladder stones (GBS) have been occasionally reported, but their clinical features and aetiology remain unclear. This retrospective study analysed 323 consecutive patients w…
BackgroundUreteral reimplantation plays a crucial role in distal ureteral reconstruction, and the integration of robotic systems has greatly enhanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. This pilot study aims to evaluate the technically …
BACKGROUND: Ovarian endometriosis is a common gynecological condition characterized by the abnormal growth of endometrial-like tissue in locations outside the uterus, and its development remains poorly understood. This study aims to investi…
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is characterized by irreversible fibrotic destruction and impaired pancreatic function. CP disrupts lipid metabolism and causes the imbalance of gut microbiota which in turn exacerbates pancreatic fibrosis. Statins…
Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) signaling through EP2 and EP4 receptors is crucial in regulating inflammation, pain, and cancer progression. While selective and dual antagonists for these receptors hold therapeutic potential, their binding mechanis…
Ovarian cancer(OC) is the second most common gynecological malignancy worldwide. While traditional treatments such as cytoreductive surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted drugs have made progress, patients with advanced disease still face high…
While the blood urea nitrogen/albumin ratio (BAR) is recognized for its prognostic significance in various diseases, its association in acute pancreatitis (AP) remains uncertain. This research seeks to clarify the relationship between BAR a…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex disease involving multiple systems throughout the body with unknown pathogenesis and is characterized by chronic fatigue. To date, no effective treatment for CFS has been found, as well as biomark…
This review comprehensively explores the complex role of copper homeostasis in female reproductive system diseases. As an essential trace element, copper plays a crucial role in various biological functions. Its dysregulation is increasingl…
OBJECTIVE: We carried out this study to explore the possibility of initiating goserelin therapy during the non-menstrual period in patients diagnosed with adenomyosis. METHODS: 115 premenopausal adenomyosis patients were enrolled and divid…
ObjectiveOver the last two decades, the quantity of papers published in relation to robotic surgery in obstetrics and gynecology has continued to grow globally. However, no bibliometric analysis based on VOSviewer has been performed to eval…
We investigated the effect of melatonin on bisphenol A (BPA)-induced oxidative stress damage in testicular tissue and Leydig cells. Mice were gavaged with 50 mg/kg BPA for 30 days, and concurrently, were injected with melatonin (10 mg/kg an…
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a relatively rare hematological malignancy characterized by serum monoclonal IgM gammopathy and bone marrow infiltration of lymphoma cells (small B lymphocytes, plasmacytoid lymphocytes, or plasma cells…
BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is a commonly observed benign gynecological disease that affects the quality of life and social psychology of women of childbearing age. However, because of the unknown etiology and incidence of adenomyosis, its path…
CONTEXT: Extensive studies have provided considerable evidence suggesting the role of inflammation in the development of female reproductive diseases. However, causality has not been established. OBJECTIVE: To explore whether genetically d…
BackgroundMaternal prenatal smoking is known to alter offspring DNA methylation (DNAm). However, there are no effective interventions to mitigate smoking-induced DNAm alteration.ObjectivesThis study investigated whether 1-carbon nutrients (…