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ObjectivesThe objective of study was to compare the effects of pelvic myofascial trigger point release and structured pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in patients with female sexual dysfunction after vaginal delivery.Patients and methods…

BackgroundHysteroscopic septum resection has been a widespread technique throughout the world in women with a septate uterus. The effectiveness of hysteroscopic septum resection before IVF was equivocal. This study aimed to investigate whet…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Peiyu Granules (PYG) compared with placebo on early miscarriage rates among women undergoing embryo transfer.MethodsA double-blind, parallel-group randomized clinical trial between Februar…

Shuai Gao, Yuanjie Sun, Zhishun Liu Department of Acupuncture, Guang’ anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhishun Liu, Department of Acupuncture, Guang’ anmen Hospita…

Fungal biofilms, as self-produced extracellular polymeric substances that resist antifungal agents and immune defense, represent a major cause of treatment failure and recurrent infections. Therefore, it is of great importance to eradicate …

Single and multiple endometrial polyps (EP) are common gynecological conditions with differing recurrence rates, influencing clinical treatment decisions. This study aimed to characterize the reproductive tract microbiome in both subtypes t…

Ovarian cancer (OC) is a deadly disease and lacks a precise marker for diagnosis worldwide. Our previous work has shown the overexpression of flotillin-1 (FLOT1) in OC tissue. To improve diagnostic sensitivity and accuracy, we evaluated the…

BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological disease accompanied by multiple clinical features, including anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology, leading to infertility. Formononetin (FMN), …

Hu sheep are renowned for their adaptation to high-temperature, humid environments and their high fecundity. Despite serving as the founder species for sheep breeding in China, the genetic mechanisms underlying these desirable traits and th…

Premature ovarian failure is a prevalent gynecological endocrine disorder with an increasing incidence rate each year, impacting women's physical and mental health. The causes of POF are poorly understood, but genetic, immune, iatrogenic, e…

Levonorgestrel intrauterine-releasing system (LNG-IUS), an intrauterine device, is recommended for patients with adenomyosis; however, it often shows poor outcomes in these patients because of their large uterine size. This prospective stud…

Microscopic cell classification is a fundamental challenge in both clinical diagnosis and biological research. However, existing methods still struggle with the complexity and morphological diversity of cellular images, leading to limited a…

BackgroundThis retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the impact of insulin resistance (IR) on clinical outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection …

Infertility poses considerable challenges to both the endocrine system and psychological well-being of affected women. In particular, those undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) confront not only physiological demands but also s…

PurposeTo compare the clinical outcomes of extremely poor responders with one or two oocytes who receive in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).MethodsA retrospective study was carried out on 2572 patients …

BackgroundChronic endometritis (CE) has been widely recognized as a potential cause of infertility, however, access to effective treatment is a formidable challenge due to the rudimentary understanding of the pathogenesis of persistent CE. …

BACKGROUND: To investigate whether endometriosis is associated with the risk of incident nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS: Data were retrieved from Nurses' Health Study II with participants followed up from 1995 to 2017. A…

One of the functions of organism cells is to maintain energy homeostasis to promote metabolism and adapt to the environment. The 3 major pathways of cellular energy metabolism are glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and oxidativ…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to develop a joint model combining T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) suppressed fat radiomics, and clinical parameters to predict the energy efficiency factor (EEF) required for high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ab…

Adenomyosis, a prevalent gynecologic disorder affecting women of reproductive age, is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue within the myometrium. The involvement and underlying mechanisms of ferroptosis in adenomyosis…

Chronic pain is a major cause of suffering. This interferes with daily functioning and is often accompanied by distress. However, current therapeutic strategies for chronic pain are unsatisfactory because of poor understanding of its mechan…

Natural killer (NK) cells, serving as pivotal mediators of innate immunity, play an important role in antitumor immunity. Immune checkpoint can be expressed on the surface of NK cells and meticulously regulates their activation states and e…

BackgroundTo date, there is no consensus on the optimal endometrial preparation protocol for frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) in patients with a thin endometrium. This study evaluated the effects of different endometrial preparation prot…

ProblemA proportion of patients with unexplained recurrent implantation failure (uRIF) may have endometrial immune dysregulation amenable to treatment. Ultimpro (Matrice lab Innove, Paris, France) is an endometrial immunophenotype test whic…

INTRODUCTION: Ovarian adenomyoma is a rare gynecological tumor with a high misdiagnosis rate, leading many patients to undergo unnecessary surgeries that may affect fertility. Menstrual abdominal pain is the most common symptom, and auxilia…