Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are a heterogeneous group of natural or synthetic chemicals capable of interfering with hormonal regulation. Widely present in plastics, cosmetics, pesticides, food packaging, and household products, they …
Female infertility and reproductive disorders represent a significant global health challenge, with complex etiologies often linked to impaired cellular communication, inflammation, and tissue dysfunction. Exosomes (EXOs), nanosized extracellular vesicles laden …
Menopause represents a cardio-metabolic transition, but cardiovascular (CV) health in women is highly influenced by other reproductive milestones and conditions, which delineate a cardio-reproductive lifeline. Reproductive history represents an opportunity …
Erythema ab igne (EAI), also known as "hot water bottle rash" or "toasted skin syndrome", is a benign cutaneous condition caused by chronic exposure to low-level infrared heat. It typically …
This FIGO committee opinion paper addresses the growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to common gynecologic and reproductive conditions across the life course. From adolescence through menopause, women are …
Global fertility rates continue to decline despite advancements in assisted reproductive technologies, highlighting a significant gap in our understanding of the mechanisms underlying preconception physiology. In this commentary, we review …
In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have garnered significant attention as promising therapeutic tools for various diseases. To date, over ten MSC-based therapies have been approved and marketed worldwide, …
"Adverse childhood events" or childhood adversity is a term often used to describe trauma and sources of stress during childhood or adolescence. Childhood adversity may negatively affect multiple aspects of …
The menstrual cycle induces a wide range of physiological changes in the skin and its appendages, often overlooked in dermatologic practice. Catamenial dermatoses, influenced by hormonal fluctuations, present with cyclical …