Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, benign condition, affecting 10-15% of women of reproductive age. It is associated with a prevalence of sexual dysfunction that is nearly twice as high as …
Leptin is not only the main regulator of energy balance, but also it affects the reproductive and immune systems. Leptin and its receptors are expressed in the endometrium and are …
Background/Objectives: Bowel endometriosis (BE) is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue within the muscular layer of the bowel wall. When BE does not result in the severe obstruction to …
The evolution of nerve-sparing surgery has been supported by a growing body of literature on anatomic details, dissection techniques, and functional outcomes, suggesting that nerve-sparing surgery for deep endometriosis (DE) …
Chronic endometritis (CE) is an important factor leading to decreased endometrial receptivity, infertility, and repeated pregnancy loss; endometrial immune dysfunction, abnormal microbial flora, inflammatory status, and other factors play important …
Apigenin is an organic flavonoid abundant in some plants such as parsley, chamomile, or celery. Recently, it has been investigated for several of its pharmacological characteristics, such as its ability …
Endometriosis is characterized as a macrophage-related ailment due to its strong link with immune dysfunction. Understanding the status of macrophage polarization in the context of endometriosis-related infertility is crucial for …
The human endometrium, the innermost lining of the uterus, is the anatomic prerequisite for pregnancy. It is the only dynamic tissue that undergoes more than 400 cycles of regeneration throughout …
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition, affecting around 10% of reproductive-age women. Inflammatory processes associated with endometriosis may contribute to endothelial dysfunction. Increased skin accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), …
Contraception and Sexual Health Abstract. Reliable contraceptive methods allow a free development of sexuality without fear of unwanted pregnancies. They have contributed significantly to a more self-determined sexuality of both …