Macrophage-derived exosomes promote proliferation, migration, and invasion of endometrial stromal cells in endometriosis and are associated with exosomal lncRNA ZFAS1: A pilot translational study.
Endometriosis (EMs) is a prevalent gynecological disorder affecting reproductive-age women. Exosomes secreted by peripheral blood macrophages may participate in EMs progression. In this pilot translational study, exosomes from peripheral blood …
A Ureteral DE-lemma: Obstructive Hydroureteronephrosis in the Setting of Deep Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10% to 15% of reproductive-aged women. The urinary tract is the second most common extragenital site of endometriosis after the gastrointestinal tract, with …
A multi-state survival model to identify risk factors for lethal ovarian cancer.
Given primary prevention strategies for ovarian cancer, such as surgery and medications, have inherent risks, identifying those at high risk of lethal ovarian cancer is critical. We examined pre-diagnosis factors …
Revisiting endometriosis management: Polyphenols as alternative therapeutic candidates.
Endometriosis (EM) is a common gynecological disorder imposing a considerable burden on the quality of life of women through chronic pain, infertility, and other clinical manifestations. The effectiveness of management …
The effect of ovarian stimulation protocol on follicular asynchrony during in vitro fertilization - A retrospective cohort study.
To examine the effect of controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) protocol on follicular synchrony in a subsequent in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle in patients whose previous cycle was canceled due to …
Hyaluronic Acid Enriched Medium for Embryo Transfer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated whether the use of hyaluronic acid (HA)-enriched medium for embryo transfer (ET) improves live birth rates in in-vitro fertilization …