International journal of women's health

BACKGROUND: Inflammatory proteins play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of ovarian diseases, although the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between circulating markers …

BACKGROUND: Infertility is a significant public health issue in global women's health. As the trend of delayed childbearing among women increases, the associated risks have garnered growing attention. Previous studies have indicated a poten…

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) has changed gynecologic care over the past thirty years by introducing techniques like multiport laparoscopy, robotic-assisted laparoscopy, and single-site surgery. MIGS offers advantages like r…

Uterine fibroids are a common benign gynecological condition, and laparoscopic total hysterectomy (LTH) remains a well-established treatment option. For patients with severe anemia or limited tolerance for prolonged anesthesia, reducing ope…

OBJECTIVE: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. Twin pregnancies demonstrate significantly higher PPH risk compared to singleton gestations. The predictive capacity for PPH in twin pregnancie…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between the level of endogenous sex hormones in the luteal phase and the pain threshold of healthy subjects, and to find the influencing factors of the change in female pain threshold. METHODS: Sixty-…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial endocrine disorder characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology, leading to infertility. Elevated basal luteinizing hormone (bLH) levels in PC…

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea, a common concern among female college students, is closely linked to anxiety and depression, particularly during the early menstrual phase (the first one to two days of menstruation), when cramping pain in the lowe…

BACKGROUND: Female reproductive disorders (FRDs) are common diseases among women of childbearing age, affecting their reproductive health. Age at first sexual intercourse (AFS) is potentially linked to FRDs, and this study aims to investiga…

PURPOSE: To explore the value of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation and laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) in the treatment of uterine fibroids. METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients with uterine fibroids admitted to our hospit…

AIM: High serum uric acid (UA) levels have been linked to cancer development through chronic inflammation and oxidative damage. Traditional epidemiological studies have shown inconsistent results regarding the relationship between uric acid…

BACKGROUND: Polypoid endometriosis is rare and differs from classic endometriosis. It has been primarily documented in case reports and often misdiagnosed as malignancy. The aim of this study is to report three separate cases of polypoid en…

PURPOSE: Previous studies have reported a link between UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG), immune regulation, and endometriosis (EM). We hypothesized that UGCG inhibitors might exert therapeutic effects on EM. Therefore, in thi…

BACKGROUND: Limited evidence is available regarding preferences of women with uterine fibroids (UF) and treating healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding treatment attributes; this evidence could contribute to patient-centered shared decision-…

BACKGROUND: While endometriosis (EM) has been previously associated with multiple immune factors, the causal relationship underlying these associations remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: In this study, Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) meth…

Deep endometriosis (DE) frequently affects pelvic organs and may impair urinary function through both direct involvement and surgical nerve disruption. Minimally invasive excision is the standard treatment for symptomatic DE, but its impact…

BACKGROUND: The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is now widely used for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding and endometrial hyperplasia, and its clinical application has been extended to adenomyosis. By releasing…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis involves the intestine, and its clinical manifestations are nonspecific and lack of etiological manifestations. The diagnosis is difficult, which often leads to misdiagnosis. We report a case of endometriosis which…

BACKGROUND: Retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy (REP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, in which fertilised eggs are implanted in the retroperitoneal cavity. Due to its atypical location and non-specific symptoms, REP is often misdiagnosed…

There is a growing trend towards minimally invasive or noninvasive alternatives for gynecological disorders due to their rapid alleviation of symptom, expedited recovery, and minimal risks of postoperative complications. Thermal ablation te…

OBJECTIVE: To report a rare case of multiple subserous uterine adenomyomas diagnosed and treated by laparoscopy. CASE REPORT: A premenopausal 55-year-old woman was admitted presenting with bilateral adnexal cysts. Preoperative ultrasound a…

OBJECTIVE: Additive human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG)/recombinant luteinizing hormone (r-LH) to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can improve pregnancy outcomes in patients with poor ovarian response during assisted reproductive procedur…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the association between Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) and the risk of endometriosis in American women. METHODS: The study adopted a cross-sectional design, incorporating 3862 women aged over 20 years, sele…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the association between Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) and the risk of endometriosis (EM)-related rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women of childbearing age. METHODS: Using the data from the National Health and…

INTRODUCTION: The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) is a novel biomarker that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the association between SII and the…