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Unveiling the Bidirectional Relationship on the Effect of Gut Microbiota and Female Infertility: A Narrative Review.

Dysbiosis is the substitution of the normal gut flora with a dysfunctional array of organisms that influences the outcome of multiple inflammatory pathways, contributing to systemic inflammation and various disease …

Targeting TLR4 Attenuates Endometriosis Progression by Suppressing NF-κB/NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation and Angiogenesis.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women, yet non-hormonal therapeutic options remain limited. This study investigates the role of the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasome axis in endometriosis …

Comprehensive cadaveric dissection of female pelvic neuroanatomy: the somatic system.

Deep infiltrating endometriosis and oncologic radical pelvic surgeries pose a significant risk of nerve damage. A thorough understanding of pelvic anatomy is essential for surgical precision and to avoid neurological …

Retraction: Case-control study to develop and validate a questionnaire for the secondary prevention of endometriosis.

Differential Antioxidant Capacities of Human Endometriotic and Endometrial Cell Models Under H2O2 Exposure.

Endometriosis is associated with oxidative stress and debilitating symptoms, yet its pathophysiology remains incompletely understood, and current treatments are still limited. In this study, oxidative stress responses were compared in …

Interpretations of Menstrual Blood Appearance and Diagnostic Potential Among Social Media Users: Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Social Media Listening Study.

Menstruation has long been framed primarily as a hygiene issue, with mainstream products and public messaging emphasizing concealment and disposal of menstrual blood (MB). This has contributed to a culture …

Peer Support in Online Women's Health Communities: Mixed Methods Formative Analysis of Reddit Discourse.

Stigmatized women's health issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, are often marginalized or dismissed in traditional clinical settings. This drives individuals to seek peer support in anonymous …

The paradoxical association between endometrioma size and serum anti-Müllerian hormone levels in infertile women.

The impact of endometrioma size on ovarian reserve remains controversial. Although endometriomas are known to reduce anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels, some studies suggest a paradoxical association between larger cysts and …

Visual tubal patency tests for tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinx.

Around 18% to 33% of couples with infertility present with tubal occlusion (blocked or damaged fallopian tubes) or hydrosalpinx (fluid-filled tubes). Diagnostic laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) with chromopertubation (methylene blue dye …

Multi-omics Mendelian randomization identifies mitochondrial genes associated with immune microenvironment signatures in endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a complex gynaecological disorder that affects 10%-15% of reproductive-age women and is characterized by chronic inflammation, pelvic pain, and infertility. Although mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in endometriosis pathogenesis, …