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Dynamic Regulation of CYP19A1 Promoter Region under Control of CREB Family Members in Endometrial Tissues of Women with Endometriosis: A Case-Control Study.

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease. Cytochrome P450 aromatase which encoded by CYP19A1 is a key enzyme in the pathway of estrogen biosynthesis. cAMP response element (CRE) binding protein (CREB) and …

Androgens modulate endometrial function.

Human endometrium is the major target tissue for sex steroid hormones. The circulating steroid hormones in normal ovulatory cycles accurately control the proliferation and differentiation of the endometrial cells. Androgens, …

Examining the Impact of Environmental Non-Persistent Compounds: Phthalates, BPA, and Benzophenone on Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a debilitating condition characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to chronic pain and inflammation. While its etiology remains complex, emerging evidence implicates environmental …

Menstrual product use patterns in a large digital cohort in the United States: Variations by sociodemographic, health, and menstrual characteristics.

Using menstrual products is a part of managing menstrual bleeding. Products use may represent individual, social, and economic influences. A few studies on menstrual product use from specific regions in …

Update on the pathogenesis of endometriosis-related infertility based on contemporary evidence.

Endometriosis, the most prevalent cause of infertility, is associated with anatomical distortion leading to adhesions and fibrosis, as well as endocrine abnormalities and immune disorders. This review discusses the mechanisms …

The Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Endometriosis: From Basic Pathophysiology to Clinical Implications.

Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder characterized by endometrial-like tissue growing outside the uterus, leading to chronic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Its pathophysiology involves genetic, epigenetic, immune, …

Intestinal Endometriosis Mimicking Malignancy.

Evaluation of Long-COVID Syndrome in a Cohort of Patients with Endometriosis or Adenomyosis.

Background: Long-COVID is characterized by the persistency of COVID-19 symptoms beyond 12 weeks, and it is probably consequent to immune dysregulation induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Immune dysregulation is associated with …

Oxidative stress in endometriosis: Sources, mechanisms and therapeutic potential of antioxidants (Review).

Endometriosis affects ~15% of women of reproductive age worldwide, impacting ~190 million individuals. Despite its high prevalence, the precise pathogenesis of endometriosis remains unclear. Emerging evidence has highlighted oxidative stress …

Diagnostic accuracy of plasma microRNA as a potential biomarker for detection of endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a complex condition with a wide range of clinical manifestations, presenting significant challenges, particularly for young women. Its diverse and often perplexing presentations pose difficulties within the medical …