BACKGROUND: Excessive exposure to heavy metals has been linked to various health problems, including organ damage, neurological disorders, and reproductive and developmental abnormalities. However, the relationship between heavy metals expo…
ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between protein-rich foods, various nutritional supplements, and age of natural menopause and its symptoms.MethodsThis study was a large-scale cross-sectional survey. A multi-stage stratified random …
BACKGROUND: Composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) has been found protective to women's health. However, the association between CDAI level and the risk of endometriosis in women is unclear. METHODS: A total of 4,153 women from the Nat…
BackgroundRecurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects 1-2% of women worldwide and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its multifactorial causes. Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) aims to improve outcomes by se…
BackgroundMosaic embryos have been proven to be capable of resulting in live births and have become an option for embryo transfer under certain circumstances. Recent guidelines suggested that embryo morphological scoring should be taken int…
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (PDT) for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix associated with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.MethodsIn this study, 120 pat…
BackgroundRetinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has emerged as one of the leading causes of visual impairment or blindness among newborn infants worldwide. The purpose of this study was to develop a predictive model for ROP using machine learnin…
Endometriosis is a refractory estrogen-dependent gynecological disease in which ovarian endometriosis(OE) is the most common, and the main cell components are endometrial epithelial cells and stromal cells. However, constructing ectopic end…
BackgroundCombined oral contraceptives (COCs) can relieve dysmenorrhea, but utilization is low in Chinese women. This systematic literature review was conducted to summarize the design of clinical studies and the effectiveness and safety of…
Purpose: Compare reproductive outcomes between patients with subtle distal fallopian tube abnormalities (SDFTA) and unexplained infertility (UI) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), exploring influencing factors. Methods: This retrospec…
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Dan'e fukang decoction (DFD) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula. DFD obtains 10 herbs, including Salvia yunnanensis C.H.Wright (Zidanshen), Curcuma zedoaria (Christm.) Roscoe (Ezhu), Angelica sinensis …
BackgroundThe weekend effect is a controversial epidemiological phenomenon that has rarely been reported in the assisted reproductive technology (ART) setting, particularly among first-cycle fresh embryo transfer (ET) populations undergoing…
Citrus, which has been consumed internationally for a long time, is widely used as a health food. Citrus and its active components exert significant effects on oxidative stress and lipid metabolism, which are closely associated with female …
IntroductionProlactin (PRL) plays a key role in the regulation of reproductive functions. However, its impact on outcomes in infertility women undergoing assisted reproductive technology remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the rela…
The human endometrium is a vital component of the female reproductive system that is essential for fertilization, embryo development and female health. However, due to significant ethical concerns and practical limitations associated with h…
ObjectiveTo evaluate the pregnancy and perinatal outcomes of different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients during the frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. Additionally, to analyze the T cell balance in the endometrium of…
Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignancies and is a highly heterogeneous disease; it is also a leading cause of cancer-related death. Owing to the complexity and late-stage diagnosis of GC, the prognosis remains poor. To exp…
Female infertility represents a significant reproductive health issue that critically affects global fertility rates. In this study, we utilized the most recent data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2021. Initially, we assessed…
The dynamic interplay between hormonal signalling and immune-inflammatory homeostasis is pivotal for regulating endometrial decidualization, which is indispensable for successful embryo implantation. Hormonal imbalance-mediated inflammation…
Current interventions for endometriosis mainly involve hormone therapies but have limited efficacy and unacceptable side effects due to the lack of selectivity to distinguish between endometriosis and endometrial tissues. Elucidating the mo…
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an antimalarial drug that has historically been used to treat and prevent malaria. However, its mechanism of action has not yet been fully elucidated. HCQ affects various cellular and molecular pathways through d…
ObjectivesEndometrial tuberculosis, which commonly affects women of reproductive age, is a significant cause of intrauterine adhesions (IUA), potentially leading to hypomenorrhea, amenorrhea, and infertility. Hysteroscopic adhesiolysis is t…
Atherosclerosis (AS) is a systemic disease closely related to inflammatory cell infiltration and immune cell activation, often leading to myocardial infarction and stroke and is the leading cause of death worldwide. AS is asymptomatic in it…
To evaluate whether the Spring Festival has an effect on the outcomes of patients undergoing their first embryo transfer (ET) via in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI). We conducted a retrospective cohort study …