Endometriosis (EMs) is a chronic inflammatory disorder involving ectopic endometrial-like tissue. Semaphorin 3C (SEMA3C), a secreted guidance protein regulating cell survival, migration, and tissue remodeling, may contribute to EMs. This …
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 …
Social media has emerged as a valuable source of patient-generated data, offering insights into the lived experiences of individuals with endometriosis. While social listening research provides important perspectives on pain, …
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a heterogeneous condition in which visceral, musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and pain-processing contributors often overlap. Pelvic floor ultrasound can depict morphology and movement, but its CPP-specific evidence …
Rural, regional and remote (henceforth 'rural') communities face unique health challenges, including limited access to health care, workforce shortages, and higher disease burden. Consumer and community involvement is essential for …
Endometriosis is frequently associated with impaired fertility. Metabolic abnormalities and dyslipidemia may be relevant to reproductive dysfunction among women with endometriosis; however, their associations with subsequent reproductive outcomes and their …
The key biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and pathological mechanisms of endometriosis are urgently needed to be elucidated. The role of CTSZ in EM needs to be clarified, and the potential regulatory …
A broad range of genetic and epigenetic factors contributes to female infertility, a substantial proportion of which is related to ovulatory disorders. Any factor that disrupts the normal function of …