Differences in the relative abundances of the progesterone receptor (PGR) isoforms PGRA and PGRB are often observed in women with reproductive tract cancers. To assess the importance of the PGR isoform ratio in the maintenance of the reprod…
The transcription factor forkhead box L2 (FOXL2) regulates sex differentiation and reproductive function. Elevated levels of this transcription factor have been observed in the diseases of the uterus, such as endometriosis. However, the imp…
Abstract Transcription factor FOXL2 exhibits an increase in mRNA levels in eutopic endometrial biopsy in endometriosis patients. While FOXL2 is known of regulating sex differentiation and reproductive function, the impact of elevated FOXL2 …
Endometriosis is a benign disease that shares some malignant features. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Metastasis-associated protein 1 (MTA1) plays an important role in various cance…
BackgroundEctopic pregnancy (EP) is a serious complication of assisted reproductive technology (ART). However, there is no acknowledged mathematical model for predicting EP in the ART population.ObjectiveThe goal of the research was to esta…
RESEARCH QUESTION: The prevalence of infertility in couples actively trying to conceive is 25%. What is the consultation-seeking behaviour, diagnosis and related treatment in infertile couples across China? DESIGN: Large cross-sectional po…
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have evaluated the diagnostic value of serum intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in patients with endometriosis, but the results remained inconsistent. This meta-analysis aimed to clarify the overall diag…
Lpar3 encodes LPA3, the third G protein-coupled receptor for lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Lpar3(-/-) female mice had delayed embryo implantation. Their serum progesterone and estrogen levels were comparable with control on Gestation Day 3.5…
Objective To investigate difference of clinical pregnancy rates, spontaneous abortion rates, cycle cancellation rates among three kinds of endometrial preparation methods during frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles when treating infertility…
OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical presentation and treatment of spontaneous rupture of uterine surface veins during late pregnancy after in vitro fertilization (IVF). DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: Medical Unit of Third Hospital of Peking …