Endometriosis, particularly ovarian endometrioma, is associated with a 2-fold increased risk of ovarian cancer (OC), especially the clear cell and endometrioid subtypes. However, the absolute lifetime risk of OC in …
This exploratory pilot study aimed to assess the preliminary clinical effects of leuprorelin acetate microspheres for injection [gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a)] combined with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in treating endometriosis …
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecologic disorder associated with infertility and increased cancer risk, necessitating the development of sensitive and reliable diagnostic methods. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as promising noninvasive …
Endometriosis has been associated with several risk factors for cancer, and population-based research has shown that women with endometriosis have a higher risk of several types of cancer. The aim …
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder characterized by chronic inflammation. Pyroptosis, a type of programmed proinflammatory cell death, plays a crucial role in various inflammatory diseases. However, its specific mechanism …
The independent causal effects of interrelated lifestyle behaviors and psychological states on women's gynecologic and obstetric health remain incompletely understood. We conducted a comprehensive Mendelian randomization (MR) study to disentangle …
Female fertility relies heavily on the health of the oviduct and uterus. Each of these organs consist of a muscular tube lined by epithelial cells. In this review, we discuss …
It is unknown to what degree surgical management of endometriosis occurs in outpatient ambulatory settings and what factors are associated with ambulatory versus inpatient surgical care.
This case-control study investigated whether ovarian endometriosis is associated with altered estrogen metabolism and gut or urogenital microbiota by analyzing enzyme activity, bacterial composition, and variations of estrogen metabolites in …
Endometriosis (EMs) is characterized by ectopic lesions that disrupt endometrial decidualization, a process frequently accompanied by aberrant collagen deposition and closely linked to clinical infertility. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are key …