Frontiers in medicine

BACKGROUND: Endosalpingiosis, a rare benign condition characterized by ectopic fallopian tube-like epithelium, often coexists with endometriosis. This case report presents a unique instance of florid cystic endosalpingiosis confined to the …

BACKGROUND: Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a high-risk ectopic pregnancy, and the influence of surgical treatments on subsequent fertility and pregnancy outcomes remains poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the impact of dif…

This research aimed to determine the predictive value of a combined diagnosis of serum platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1) and placental growth factor (PLGF) levels, gut microbiota count, and uterine artery Doppler ultra…

BackgroundThe concept of "quality markers" (Q-markers) has emerged as a key solution to address limitations in the evaluation and standardization of traditional herbal medicines. Despite the introduction of various Q-marker identification s…

INTRODUCTION: Dysmenorrhea symptoms are frequent and often self-treated using non-prescription medicines. METHODS: To further characterize women with dysmenorrhea using a combination of hyoscine butylbromide plus paracetamol (PLUS) for sel…

We present the case of a 39-year-old Chinese woman who presented with a palpable mass in her abdominal wall and pelvic cavity 9 years after undergoing laparoscopic myomectomy. Six abdominal wall fibroids, 18 intramural fibroids, 1 posterior…

OBJECTIVE: This 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. METHODS: In this retrospective cohort study, we eval…

INTRODUCTION: Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) represents a significant challenge in obstetrics and reproductive medicine. Causative factors in 40%-50% of RSA couples remain unknown, a condition termed unexplained recurrent spontaneous …

BACKGROUND: Phthalate esters (PAEs) are a class of synthetic compounds that are extensively utilized in a range of consumer products, and they significantly affect both environmental conditions and human reproductive health. Especially, man…

OBJECTIVE: Robotic-assisted surgery is increasingly used in gynecology, offering technological and ergonomic benefits that overcome the limitations of traditional laparoscopy. This retrospective study evaluates perioperative outcomes, learn…

OBJECTIVES: Adenomyosis (AM) is a chronic disorder that significantly impacts women's health and quality of life worldwide, particularly by causing progressive impairment in fertility. This study aimed to summarize and visualize the literat…

BACKGROUND: The comorbidity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease, with cervical cancer has garnered a lot of attention. Cervical cancer is much more common in RA patients than in the general population, which may be ca…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian endometriotic cysts (OEC) are classified into early (I-II) and advanced (III-IV) stages. Stage IV OEC is characterized by severe adhesions and anatomical distortion that complicate surgical management. Accurate preoperat…

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to observe whether right-sided stellate ganglion block (SGB) before surgery can improve early postoperative recovery quality in peri-menopausal women undergoing elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery. METHOD…

UNLABELLED: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pelvic pain and infertility, with oxidative stress playing a key role in its pathogenesis. Although antioxidant supplementation has been proposed as a potential ad…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that can result in pelvic pain and infertility, thereby significantly impacting women's reproductive health. Psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression are common in…

BackgroundTuberculosis can negatively impact both overall health and female reproductive function. This study investigated the relationship between the interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) status and pregnancy outcomes in infertile women, …

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the association between seasonal temperature variations and clinical outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF), aiming to provide theoretical foundations for optimizing protocol timing in reproductive medicine. METHO…

PURPOSE: Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (V-NOTES) has emerged as an innovative surgical approach that combines the advantages of endoscopic surgery with those of the vaginal approach. This article presents the initi…

Endometrial cancer remains one of the most common malignancies in women, and its incidence is particularly increasing in developed countries. Despite the well-known promotive role of excessive exposure to estrogen, many other details of the…

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare corneal disease that can lead to permanent visual impairment. Its incidence is relatively low when compared with that of other forms of infectious keratitis. As early clinical diagnosis of AK is challen…

BACKGROUND: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-age women and is often associated with infertility challenges. Recent studies suggest that vitamin D levels play a significant role in reprod…

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play dual roles in the pathophysiology of endometrial cancer (EC). Oxidative stress induced by ROS can promote the survival and proliferation of cancer cells, whereas excessive accumulation of ROS can lead to v…

Prior studies have revealed that electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve modifies platelet phenotype and reduces blood loss in preclinical models of soft tissue injury. This pilot trial (NCT06064851) sought to determine whether the use of…

OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic efficacy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of rectosigmoid deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). METHODS: A thorough system…