Women's reproductive and endocrine disorders including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, thyroid disorders, infertility, and pregnancy-related complications remain a major global health burden. These conditions are especially difficult to manage …
A 37-year-old non-Caucasian woman presented with a 2-year history of pruritic, concentric erythematous plaques refractory to multiple topical and systemic therapies. The clinical findings were highly suggestive of erythema gyratum …
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that may be influenced by bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical commonly found in food-contact plastics. BPA has been implicated in altered steroidogenesis, immune …
Anxiety is heritable and exists on a continuum, with symptoms ranging from adaptive threat response to clinical disorder. Here we performed a genome-wide association meta-analysis of generalized anxiety symptom severity …
Due to unique dietary culture, Asian patients with endometriosis usually seek assistance through traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCHM), making combined treatments of Western and Chinese medicine quite common in Asia. …
Both genetic and environmental factors affect human stature, including overall height and familial short stature (FSS), and it is associated with various health outcomes. However, the study of genetic connections …
Female reproductive system diseases, including malignant tumors such as breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers, and non-neoplastic disorders such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, and premenstrual syndrome …
To evaluate differences in the likelihood of endometriosis or adenomyosis diagnosis across genetically-defined ancestry groups (African, Admixed American, East Asian, European, and South Asian), and to determine whether social vulnerability …
Endometriosis affects approximately 190 million people globally and 2 million in Canada. Experiences of endometriosis can profoundly impact all aspects of life, including physical, mental, and financial well-being. The Coronavirus …
Trauma-informed approaches can promote the creation of systems that prioritize safety and empowerment to improve patient well-being. These approaches are especially important in sexual and reproductive health care, where patients …