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The biology and clinical aspects of female infertility.

Female infertility is a multifactorial condition with complex biological and clinical underpinnings. Biologically, female-related infertility may stem from disruptions in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, impaired folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation defects, uterine …

Experiences of women with endometriosis & their partners in India: Findings from a qualitative study.

Background & objectives Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition, affects approximately 10 per cent of reproductive-age women in India. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women with endometriosis and …

Multidimensional factors increase menstrual distress in patients with endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic endocrine and inflammatory disease commonly presenting with dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and/or infertility. Despite the importance of menstrual symptoms, the impact of menstruation on stress is still …

The Role of Astaxanthin as an Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Human Health: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review aimed to summarize the effects of astaxanthin (ASX) supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic regulation in human studies. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Web …

The Role of Lifestyle and Diet in the Treatment of Endometriosis: A Review.

Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent inflammatory condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea and infertility, substantially impairing quality of life. While …

Severe Anemia (1.4 g/dL) Due to Uterine Fibroid Bleeding With Reversible Myocardial Dysfunction: A Case Report.

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), particularly when associated with uterine leiomyomas, is a frequent cause of iron deficiency anemia among women of reproductive age. While commonly manageable, in rare instances, AUB …

Efficacy of antioxidant supplementation in alleviating endometriosis-related pain: insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.

The Role of Catastrophizing in Enhancing Pain Interference and Depressive Symptoms in Endometriosis: A Longitudinal Examination.

Endometriosis is a prevalent condition characterised by chronic pelvic pain, significantly impacting women's quality of life and well-being. Pain catastrophizing is a cognitive tendency of exaggerated worrying, a sense of …

PRMT3-mediated FOXO1 arginine methylation exacerbates oxidative stress-induced decidualization defects in the eutopic endometrium of endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a hormone dependent disease that often accompanies infertility. At present, the incidence rate of endometriosis is on the rise, but its pathogenesis and the mechanism leading to fertility …

Effectiveness of an anti-inflammatory diet before in vitro fertilisation in women with endometriosis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Endometriosis is a common, benign, chronic inflammatory disease with multiple consequences, from chronic pain to systemic comorbidities and poor quality of life. As it usually affects people of reproductive age, …