International journal of women's health

PURPOSE: To characterize the clinical phenotypes of congenital genital tract malformations and evaluate their associations with endometriosis (EM) and fertility outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 306 w…

BACKGROUND: Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) and endometriosis are the most common benign diseases in women of reproductive age. Their coexistence was traditionally considered rare. However, recent evidence suggests otherwise. This study aims…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is a major cause of chronic pelvic pain in women of reproductive age and significantly affects quality of life. Identifying biomarkers associated with pain mechanisms may improve understanding of disease pathophysiol…

OBJECTIVE: Artificial insemination by husband (AIH) and artificial insemination by donor (AID) are core assisted reproductive techniques for infertile couples; however, few head-to-head comparative prediction models exist for their pregnanc…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is a common gynecological disorder characterized by invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium, often presenting with severe dysmenorrhea. The pathophysiology involves neurogenesis and inflammation, with prot…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the association between coexisting adenomyosis and clinicopathological features in endometrial cancer (EC) patients and to develop an exploratory decision tree model for survival prediction. METHODS:…

BACKGROUND: Imperforate hymen is the most common congenital obstructive anomaly of the female genital tract and an important cause of primary amenorrhea; however, delayed diagnosis may occur in low-resource and culturally sensitive settings…

OBJECTIVE: Ho Chi Minh City's aging population sees a rise in perimenopausal women. The hormonal, psychological, and social shifts during this time heighten the risk of depression, yet it is frequently neglected in healthcare. Thus, it is c…

BACKGROUND: Postmenopausal women are at elevated risk for carotid atherosclerosis due to estrogen decline, yet existing prediction models do not incorporate genetic markers. This study aimed to develop and validate a risk prediction model c…

INTRODUCTION: Adenomyosis is increasingly recognized in young women and frequently coexists with endometriosis, suggesting shared pathogenic mechanisms. Delayed recognition of symptoms may contribute to disease progression, while discrepanc…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that causes substantial pain and infertility. Observational studies have reported higher rates of multiple psychiatric disorders among individuals with endomet…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether early removal of the urinary indwelling catheter enhances postoperative recovery in women undergoing uncomplicated total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). METHODS: This open-label randomized controlled trial was …

BACKGROUND: The hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is widely used for endometrial preparation in frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET), but non-physiological estrogen levels may increase pregnancy complications. This study examined whether red…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative adhesion barriers in reducing long-term recurrence and alleviating pelvic pain in patients with endometriosis following laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was perfo…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disorder where immune dysregulation plays a central role in its pathogenesis. While previous observational studies have reported associations between circulating blood cell c…

BACKGROUND: Ectopic pregnancy remains a significant cause of maternal morbidity, and timely surgical intervention is critical, particularly in emergency settings. OBJECTIVE: To compare perioperative and early postoperative outcomes of tran…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is associated with impaired reproductive outcomes, including reduced implantation potential, lower pregnancy rates, and increased miscarriage risk. Despite the widespread use of frozen embryo transfer (FET), the opti…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis-associated infertility (EAI) has emerged as an increasingly pressing reproductive health problem. Nevertheless, existing epidemiological research on EAI remains inadequate. METHODS: This study integrated the Globa…

BACKGROUND: Women of childbearing age (WCBA) in East Asia and Pacific (EAP) have experienced rapid epidemiological change, yet research focus and policy priorities often remain concentrated on maternal survival. We aimed to characterize thr…

PURPOSE: To ascertain whether female factors uniformly impact the entire spectrum of early embryo development during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments or if their influence is confined to specific stages. METHODS: A retrospective obs…

PURPOSE: Endometriosis is increasingly recognized as a condition linked to metabolic health. The lipid accumulation product (LAP) index, a simple index reflecting lipid metabolism and hormonal imbalance, is widely used in assessing metaboli…

PURPOSE: To examine (1) group differences in executive functioning, disease burden, occupational balance and quality of life between women with endometriosis and healthy controls; (2) associations between pain-related and psychological dise…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the compatibility rules of acupoint selection in acupuncture treatment for infertility using data mining techniques. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)on acupuncture treatment for infertilit…

BACKGROUND: Extrauterine adenomyomas (EAs) are rare benign lesions that arise outside the uterus and only rarely involve the lung. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a 34-year-old woman with a history of multiple gynecological surgeries who wa…

BACKGROUND: Direct comparative data on postoperative sexual function between laparoscopic total hysterectomy (LTH) and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in adenomyosis (AM) remain limited; therefore, this retrospective study compared…