Environmental microbiological monitoring is mandatory in IVF laboratories; however, procedure-specific risk assessment across the entire medically assisted reproduction workflow remains limited. This multicenter study, named "SMILE" (Study of Environmental Microbiological …
Endometriosis (EMs) is a chronic inflammatory disorder involving ectopic endometrial-like tissue. Semaphorin 3C (SEMA3C), a secreted guidance protein regulating cell survival, migration, and tissue remodeling, may contribute to EMs. This …
Female reproductive disorders (FRDs), including polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, uterine leiomyomata, and infertility, have been epidemiologically associated with impaired pulmonary function. However, it remains unclear whether this cross-organ link reflects …
Social media has emerged as a valuable source of patient-generated data, offering insights into the lived experiences of individuals with endometriosis. While social listening research provides important perspectives on pain, …
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a heterogeneous condition in which visceral, musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and pain-processing contributors often overlap. Pelvic floor ultrasound can depict morphology and movement, but its CPP-specific evidence …
Cecoappendiceal endometriosis is rare and frequently mimics colorectal neoplasia, making preoperative diagnosis challenging. We report the first documented case of a cecal traction true diverticulum caused directly by endometriosis-associated smooth …
A broad range of genetic and epigenetic factors contributes to female infertility, a substantial proportion of which is related to ovulatory disorders. Any factor that disrupts the normal function of …
How do unoperated ovarian endometriomas affect ovarian response during ovarian stimulation cycles?