Fibrosis is a common pathological feature of inflammatory conditions across various organ systems, leading to a marked increase in matrix stiffness. The effects of substrate stiffness on benign epithelial cells …
While biological and lifestyle determinants of reproductive health are well documented globally, comprehensive data integrating socio-demographic, lifestyle, and health correlates within a contemporary Polish context remain limited. This study aimed …
β-Glucuronidase (β-G, EC 3.2.1.31) reverses phase II glucuronidation, and microbial β-G at the gut-liver interface reactivates biliary and circulating conjugates, closing enterohepatic loops for drugs, estrogens, bile acids, and bilirubin. …
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory and sex steroid hormone-dependent gynaecologic disease, characterised by endometrial cell proliferation outside the uterine cavity, often accompanied by fibrosis, progesterone resistance, and high recurrence despite …
Endometriosis (EMs) is a common gynecological disorder in women of reproductive age, often presenting with pelvic pain and infertility. Its progression is closely linked to estrogen levels. While hormonal therapies …
Endometriosis (EMs) is a widespread gynecological disease, affecting approximately 6-10% of females of child-bearing age. Despite its significant influence on women's health, the specific pathophysiology remains unclear. The enrichment of …
Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, also known as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome, is a rare congenital Müllerian duct anomaly, occurring in approximately 1 in 1,000,000 females. It is characterised …
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 …
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 …
To systematically assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among patients suffering from endometriosis.