BMC women's health

BACKGROUND: This study intended to investigate the relationship between the hormone receptors (including estrogen and progesterone receptors (ER/PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) or triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the uterine corpus flexion angle (UCFA) and the severity of endometriosis, evaluate its clinical utility as a novel objective sonographic parameter, and provide an angular …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of posterior colpotomy first technique in preserving vaginal length and support with total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty women candidate for TAH for benign lesion were random…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is the second most common gynecological condition among women of reproductive age. The most common symptoms include severe lower abdominal pain, heavy and irregular menstrual bleeding, and impaired fertility. Both …

BACKGROUND: Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) result from endometrial basal layer injury, leading to fibrous tissue formation and impaired fertility. Current treatments fail to fully reverse the fibrotic microenvironment. This study aimed to elu…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and pain severity in women with surgically and histopathologically confirmed endometriosis, and to assess whether this association differs between ova…

BACKGROUND: The impact of body mass index (BMI) on reproductive health is well-established, but the effect of within-individual changes in BMI on the menstrual cycle, a valuable and accessible indicator of reproductive health, remains less …

BACKGROUND: Uterine cystic adenomyosis is a rare form of focal adenomyosis that is primarily located within the myometrium. In this case report, we present a unique case of adult uterine cystic adenomyosis found outside the uterus following…

BACKGROUND: To assess and compare the efficiency and outcomes between prone split-leg position and lithotomy position in posterior uterine myomectomy by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES). METHODS: 33 pat…

OBJECTIVE: Following a significant relaxation of restrictions in China on December 7, 2022, after a surge in SARS-CoV-2 infections, an uptick in women presenting with menstrual disorders was observed in clinics. This study aimed to explore …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, characterized as an inflammatory ailment, affects females during their reproductive years, leading to decreased quality of life. Despite the pivotal role of diet as a modifiable risk factor for various chronic con…

BACKGROUND: The abdominal wall is one of the rare sites of endometriosis, and its clinical incidence is increasing year by year with the increasing cesarean section rate nowadays. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was made on patients with…

OBJECTIVES: To explore the clinical relevant factors of patients with recurrent and non-recurrent abdominal wall endometriosis after surgical treatment, to further study the relevant risk factors of abdominal wall endometriosis recurrence, …

OBJECTIVE: To identify if there is a high-risk group for chronic endometritis (CE) in infertile women. METHODS: A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted on 209 infertile women with CE and 843 women without. Both univariate …

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (UAVM) is a rare cause of vaginal bleeding in women of childbearing age. Due to the rarity of UAVM, previous studies have classified UAVM into primary and secondary types based on whether the uterus has be…

BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroids are highly prevalent and constitute significant health and social concerns, particularly among black-African women of reproductive age. However, beyond the clinical burden, there is limited data on the extent to…

BACKGROUND: Excessive exposure to heavy metals has been linked to various health problems, including organ damage, neurological disorders, and reproductive and developmental abnormalities. However, the relationship between heavy metals expo…

BACKGROUND: While metabolic syndrome and obesity are established risk factors for infertility, previous studies have neglected age-specific analyses and nonlinear associations, particularly in women aged 20-45 years, a critical demographic …

BACKGROUND: We aimed to explore the association between daily sitting time and breast cancer in obese women, and further examine the mitigating role of physical activity in this relationship. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A secondary analysis of …

BACKGROUND: Inflammation and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) metabolism are strongly linked to female infertility. The ratios of neutrophil-, lymphocyte-, platelet- and monocyte-to-HDL cholesterol (NHR, LHR, PHR, and MHR) are HDL-related inf…

BACKGROUND: Obesity has been linked to chronic inflammation and insulin resistance and oxidative stress, which are all associated with the pathogenesis of endometriosis (EMs). This study aimed to investigate the associations between the eme…

BACKGROUND: The ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (NHHR), a new lipid marker, can comprehensively reflect the lipid metabolic status of an individual. This study aimed to investigate t…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between operative time and short-term postoperative complications in patients undergoing surgery for stage III-IV endometriosis. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a quaternary c…

BACKGROUND: The C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose index (CTI) is a promising new marker for evaluating the severity of inflammation. Endometriosis (EM) is a prevalent chronic inflammatory condition influenced by estrogen, primarily af…

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract endometriosis (UTE) is a special type of endometriosis affecting the urinary system, yet the physical and mental health of UTE patients remain unexplored. METHODS: We enrolled 92 women with UTE and another 234 wit…