The shift in paradigm from the belief that endometriosis exclusively affects women of reproductive age has brought attention to its manifestation in postmenopausal patients. Despite this emerging awareness, there remains …
Hematocolpos, characterized by the accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina, is a rare condition often misdiagnosed due to its uncommon occurrence and non-specific symptoms. Main causes include imperforate hymen, …
The mpox outbreak of 2022-2023 represented a new global health challenge and recognition of mpox as a sexually transmitted disease. The majority of cases were reported in men who have …
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease with a significant economic burden. Growing evidence has suggested the role of aberrant gene expression and epigenetic mechanisms in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. This …
Endometriosis is a complex, multifactorial disease. Recent advances in molecular biology underscore that somatic mutations within the epithelial component of the normal endometrium, alongside aberrant epigenetic alterations within endometrial stromal …
Introduction: Anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol are endogenous agonists of the cannabinoid receptors and regulate and control many cellular functions. Their activities are governed by enzymes and proteins that regulate their …
Natural killer (NK) cells play a critical role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Moreover, a normal vitamin D level is remarkably associated with an optimal immune response. So, there may …
Ferroptosis is a novel type of programmed cell death dependent on iron and characterized by the accumulation of lipid peroxides in cells and is closely related to various diseases. Female …
A medical condition called hematosalpinx causes an accumulation of blood within the fallopian tube. It is usually seen in patients with ectopic pregnancy. Inflammatory disease of the pelvis, tubal cancer, …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, proinflammatory disease that can cause various dysfunctions. The main clinical manifestations of endometriosis include chronic pelvic pain and impaired fertility. The disease is characterized by …