This study builds upon existing research achievements in bioinformatics to systematically screen a comprehensive set of biomarkers and prognostic models associated with immune infiltration regulation in the tumor microenvironment of endomet…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death in women. Early identification of CVD risk factors in women is often overlooked by physicians leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment of CVD with subsequent morbidity and m…
The female immune system operates within an evolutionary stability-plasticity trade-off, where the physiological demands of pregnancy necessitate a considerable degree of regulatory T cell (Treg) plasticity. This essential flexibility, howe…
INTRODUCTION: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid, modulates gastrointestinal microbiota and host immunity, yet its regulatory mechanisms in dairy cows remain unclear. METHODS: This study investigated how di…
BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis (AM) is a common benign gynecological disease, defined by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma deep within the myometrium, which is associated with hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the adjacent myometrium. It …
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have focused on the effects of ambient air pollutant levels on assisted reproduction. This research focused on the combined effects of lower concentrations of air pollutants and multiple environmental factors on…
Sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), circadian disruption, and insomnia, are increasingly recognized as contributors to the onset and progression of gynecologic cancers. This review explores the bidirectional interac…
This study investigates the correlation between different ovarian reserves and the oocyte fertilization rate as well as early embryo development in the Changde area. A total of 325 infertile women who underwent in vitro fertilization proced…
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to systematically assess the efficacy of acupuncture in women with luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome (LUFS) based on existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS: A search of eight databases and o…
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is recognized as one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) worldwide, representing a rapidly growing global public health concern. Despite significant advance…
BACKGROUND: With the development of society, fertility seems to have become a public health issue in East Asian countries. At present, there is insufficient attention to infertility, especially male infertility. Understanding the burden and…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Sepsis-related acute lung injury (S-ALI) had become an important public health issue worldwide. However, the mechanism of S-ALI was still not fully understood. This study aims to investigate the possibility of exos…
BACKGROUND: GnRH-a is commonly used in the luteal phase for pituitary down-regulation during in-vitro fertilization (IVF). There is an ineluctable risk of spontaneous pregnancy for infertile couples who lack the use of contraception during …
Female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO) is a rare gynecologic tumor. We describe a case of 53-year-old female patient in whom an adnexal mass was found. Microscopic examination revealed that the tumor arose in the adnexal s…
Ferroptosis is a novel form of programmed cell death characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation (LPO). It has been widely demonstrated in the last years to play a crucial pathogenic role in ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). The pat…
PURPOSE: To study the global, regional and national burden and trend of primary and secondary infertility, by sex and sociodemographic index (SDI), over the period 1990-2021. METHODS: Data on the prevalence and disability-adjusted life yea…
BACKGROUND: The prognosis of patients with gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis (GCPM) is exceedingly poor. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) with paclitaxel combined with…
OBJECTIVES: Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic disease severely impacting reproductive health, with its exact cause still unclear. In-depth understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of EM from the perspective of genetics and exploring ind…
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and its subtypes are serious concerns affecting a woman's quality of life and pose a challenge for her social reintegration. Prolonged labor leading to trauma of the pelvic floor muscles during delivery, surgical…
INTRODUCTION: Although advanced paternal age (APA) is increasingly scrutinized in reproductive medicine, its independent impact on embryo development and clinical outcomes remains contentious, particularly when controlling for maternal age …
BACKGROUND: To describe the evolution and outcomes of protocol-orientated multidisciplinary quality improvement for clinically confirmed placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders mainly receiving uterine preservation. METHODS: This single-…
INTRODUCTION: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is characterized by pain during the menstrual cycle, affects women's health. Our group developed a traditional Chinese medicine plaster (Wentong plaster, WTT) for the treatment of PD. However, the und…
OBJECTIVE: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a recurrent disease. The current treatments for PD often fail to provide long-lasting effects, underscoring the necessity for new treatment options that can offer durable benefits. Previous studies ha…
Although tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play a critical immunomodulatory role in colorectal cancer (CRC), the mechanisms underlying their polarization remain unclear. This study identifies the P2X4 receptor (P2X4R) as a crucial mediato…
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: This study is aimed at evaluating the clinical efficacy of matrix radiofrequency combined with myofascial manipulation in the treatment of myofascial pelvic pain (MPP) and to assess its effects on pain relief an…