HIGHLIGHTS A frequent gynecological condition that affects 10–15% of women who are fertile is endometriosis, often leading to pelvic damage and infertility, and has been suggested to be treated with vitamin D due to its role in the immune s…
Endometriosis is a complex and multifactorial disease causing severe pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life in women. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the preventive potential of Phaleria macrocarpa (PM) mesocarp ethan…
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of CYFRA 21-1 using urine creatinine correction (CYFRA/Cr) as a biomarker of endometriosis. METHODS: This study includes 73 patients from the Indonesian population, with 38 endometrios…
Context: Endometriosis is a condition marked by the presence of endometrial epithelium and stromal cells outside the uterus. Previous studies have shown that prostaglandin E2 has a role in the development of endometriosis via the action of …
Introduction: Endometriosis is a medical condition in which there is abnormal growth of tissue resembling the endometrium outside the uterus. It can cause symptoms of pain and/or infertility. The current medical therapy focuses on reducing …
Catamenial epilepsy refers to a seizure pattern that coincides with the menstrual period. Patients with catamenial epilepsy often leads to intractable epilepsy and may have an adverse impact on quality of life. Several medications are the t…
Introduction: Endometriosis is the most common disease that affects the reproductive health and function of women of reproductive age. Treatment for endometriosis includes surgery and medication. Phaleria macrocarpa is a plant native to Ind…
Background. In endometriosis, there is an increase in ROS levels and can cause a damage the DNA structures. Objectives. To analyze the effect of mesenchymal stem cells on the expression of BCl2 mRNA, p21 mRNA, and Survivin mRNA in mice with…
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis and infertility are caused by reactive oxygen species or free radicals, which promote endometrial cell growth and adhesion in the peritoneal cavity. Genistein has been proven to protect cells against reactive oxyge…
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Endometriosis affects the ovaries and causes a decrease in the oocyte quality during endometrial receptivity. During the development of ovarian follicles, paracrine communication occurs between granulosa cells and oocyte…
Estradiol decreases in postmenopausal women cause several changes in the physical, physiological, and psychological aspects. Consequently, various complaints emerged and affected women's quality of life (QoL). Vitamin D [25(OH)D] is an alte…