Frontiers in endocrinology

PURPOSE: This study aims to create and validate a clinical prediction model to determine the optimal gonadotropin (Gn) starting dose in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) protocols for normal ovarian response (NOR) patients undergoing the…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EMs) is a common chronic inflammatory disorder with estrogen dependency, and its causes and progression are not fully understood. With limited treatment options available, the dietary impact on EMs incidence has g…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EM) is a common hormone-dependent and chronic inflammatory disease affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Laparoscopic surgery is a primary tre…

OBJECTIVE: Limited evidence exists on the safety of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines and the optimal vaccination timing for women undergoing in vitro fertilization-frozen embryo transfer (IVF-FET). This study aims to examine the associations b…

BACKGROUND: The impact of serum vitamin D levels on the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART) among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has not been fully explored. METHODS: This cohort study enrolled 111 patients with …

BACKGROUND: Endometrial thickness (EMT) has been confirmed to be associated with pregnancy outcomes after in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection-embryo transfer (IVF/ICSI-ET), but studies on its relationship with neonatal o…

OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to investigate whether serum NGAL, MMP-9 and the MMP-9/NGAL ratio, which are inflammatory markers used for the diagnosis and follow-up of some diseases, can be used as diagnostic and follow-up markers for …

BACKGROUND: Infertility affects 8-12% of couples globally, manifesting as a complex reproductive disorder with varied causes, negatively impacting emotional, physical, and social well-being. Inflammation is implicated in many diseases, incl…

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…

INTRODUCTION: This study compared pregnancy outcomes after frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) in infertile women aged <40 years with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) versus normal ovarian reserve (NOR), incorporating exploratory analysis o…

BACKGROUND: Clomiphene citrate effectively suppressed the negative feedback of estrogen on the hypothalamus and induces premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surge during controlled ovulation stimulation, while obese women often have impaired …

INTRODUCTION: Poor ovarian response (POR) remains a major limitation in assisted reproductive medicine. Direct comparisons between r-hFSH alfa + r-LH and r-hFSH delta + hMG in this population are scarce. METHODS: This retrospective study i…

OBJECTIVE: To compare single versus double autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) intrauterine infusion effects on endometrial receptivity and pregnancy outcomes in patients with thin endometrium. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial i…

OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors influencing clinical pregnancy outcomes in infertile men undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (lCSl) and to establish and validate a nomogram prediction model. METHODS: A total of 1,037 infertile …

As the most common cancer in women globally, breast cancer poses a significant public health concern. More concerning is its rising incidence rates in certain areas of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe, and North A…

BACKGROUND: The Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score has been associated with various health outcomes, but its relationship with female infertility remains unclear. METHODS: This study investigated the relationship between LE8 and infertility in…

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine-metabolic condition in reproductive-aged women, linked to infertility and long-term cardiometabolic risk. Early identification remains challenging because current diagnosis …

BACKGROUND: Researchers have explored machine learning (ML) in diagnosing endometriosis. However, systematic evidence on its diagnostic accuracy for endometriosis remains scarce. OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the performance of machi…