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ObjectiveTo determine whether blood cadmium levels are associated with the likelihood of developing human papillomavirus infection in women aged 20-59 years.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 7815 women in the 2005-…

ObjectiveTo identify if there is a high-risk group for chronic endometritis (CE) in infertile women.MethodsA retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted on 209 infertile women with CE and 843 women without. Both univariate and mu…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether the timing of adenomyomectomy within the menstrual cycle influences outcomes in patients with adenomyosis, and to assess whether surgery performed during the secretory phase offers clinical advantages over the…

BackgroundThe dysbiosis of gut microbiome is known to have a significant impact on the progression of sever acute pancreatitis (SAP). This study intends to investigate the alteration of gut microbiome in SAP patients during hospitalization …

Although per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure has been linked to endometriosis, this association remains controversial, and the underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study aimed to investigate this relationship and explore …

BackgroundSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global public health issue, due to their high prevalence and potential impact on pregnancy outcome and fetal health. The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of STI-…

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of transcervical resection of the septum (TCRS) on reproductive outcomes in women of reproductive age with two types of uterine septa.MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated …

RNF144 family proteins, including RNF144A and RNF144B, members of the RING-between-RING domain-containing ubiquitin E3 ligase family, serve as critical regulators of protein ubiquitination. Despite increasing research attention in recent ye…

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with Chinese herbs versus Chinese herbs alone in treating uterine fibroids.MethodsA literature search of eight databases identified nine rand…

The effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection persist months and years after recovery. We conducted an online survey to assess the health condition of convalescents approximately 5 months following th…

IntroductionMenstrual blood-derived stem cells (MenSCs) are vital in treating many degenerative and traumatic disorders. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain obscure in MenSCs-treating spinal cord injury (SCI) rats.MethodsMen…

BackgroundBullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare, life-threatening autoimmune blistering disease with pruritus and tension blisters/bullous as the main clinical manifestations. Glucocorticosteroids are the main therapeutic agents for it, but the…

Uterine peristalsis is essential for gamete transport and embryo implantation. It shares the characteristics of spontaneity, rhythmicity, and directivity with gastrointestinal peristalsis. Telocytes, the “interstitial Cajal-like cells” outs…

BackgroundFew studies have described the relationship between the type of infertility and live birth in patients treated with intrauterine insemination (IUI). We focused on this issue and attempted to explore it.MethodsThis retrospective st…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine-related cause of infertility in women and has an unknown etiology. Studies have shown that rhamnocitrin (Rha) exhibits positive effects on the reproductive system. This study investigat…

Obtaining high-quality embryos is one of the key factors to improve the clinical pregnancy rate of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). So far, the clinical evaluation of embryo quality depends on embryo morphology. However, the clinic…

Backgroundthe 18-kDa translocator protein (TSPO) is a mitochondrial outer membrane protein, and its expression tends to increase in response to inflammatory stimulation, rapidly. However, the role of TSPO in inflammation and pyroptosis is n…

In humans, the maternal endometrium participates in the physical and physiological interaction with the blastocyst to begin implantation. A bidirectional crosstalk is critical for normal implantation and then a successful pregnancy. While s…

BackgroundBalloon dilation is a commonly used minimally invasive endourological treatment of ureteral stricture, but the postoperative recurrence rate is relatively high. And factors contributing to recurrence after treatment are poorly und…

ObjectiveIt has been increasingly appreciated that G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER1) mediates both proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory response of estrogen. It is also involved in some rapid vascular effects of aldosterone in …

ObjectiveTo examine potential risk factors associated with the success rate following fallopian tube recanalization (FTR) in infertile women with obstruction of the proximal fallopian tube.MethodsWe retrospectively studied patients who unde…

Metabolic profile of follicular fluid (FF) has been investigated to look for biomarkers for oocyte quality. Resolvin E1 (RvE1), a potent pro-resolving mediator, was reported to have protective action in cell function. The study aimed to exa…

At the late 1940s, 17β-HSD1 was discovered as the first member of the 17β-HSD family with its gene cloned. The three-dimensional structure of human 17β-HSD1 is the first example of any human steroid converting enzyme. The human enzyme's str…

CagA of Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium-derived oncogenic protein closely associated with the development of gastric cancers. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of widespread non-coding RNAs, many of which are involved in cell growth, cell d…