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Endometriosis doesn't end with menopause: the updated EMAS clinical guide on endometriosis and menopausal health.

Plant-based bioactives and oxidative stress in reproduction: anti-inflammatory and metabolic protection mechanisms.

Oxidative stress plays a central role in reproductive disorders, with food bioactive compounds offering therapeutic potential through their antioxidant properties. This review examines antioxidant active ingredients from plant-based foods and …

Novel applications of gene and cell therapies in the treatment of gynecological disorders.

Gynecologic disorders, such as cervical and ovarian tumors, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis, present significant clinical challenges due to frequent recurrence, emerging chemoresistance, and undesirable effects associated with prolonged hormonal treatments. …

Exploring biopsychosocial health outcomes in endometriosis and endometriosis with co-occurring irritable bowel syndrome - A prospective cohort study.

To date there has been limited exploration of the impact of endometriosis with co-occurring irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) type symptoms on biopsychosocial health outcomes and wellbeing. This study aimed to …

Endometriosis: Emerging barriers to care in sub-Saharan Africa.

Endometriosis is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain and infertility, affecting an estimated 176 million women globally¹. In sub-Saharan Africa, its diagnosis and management remain constrained by persistent misconceptions …

Acceptability of a physical activity program using a digital tool in the management of endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common condition affecting around 10% of women of childbearing age worldwide. Currently, adapted physical activities (APA) are increasingly used in the context of chronic diseases, often in …

Endometriosis-related infertility in China: analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021.

Utilizing the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 dataset, this study analyzed temporal trends (1990-2021) and age-period-cohort patterns of endometriosis-related infertility burden in China versus globally. By employing joinpoint regression …

Impact of endocrine disruptors on female fertility: an update.

Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are a heterogeneous group of natural or synthetic chemicals capable of interfering with hormonal regulation. Widely present in plastics, cosmetics, pesticides, food packaging, and household products, they …

From menses to ovulation: the immunomodulatory role of monocyte cytokines in menstrual cycle physiology and reproductive health - a narrative review.

Monocytes, as essential components of the immune system, play a pivotal role in regulating immune responses throughout the menstrual cycle. Their cytokine secretion is integral to immune modulation, influencing processes …

Fallopian tubes influences sperm selection and fertilization success.

This study investigates the proteomic profile of the fallopian tube following exposure to human sperm, with a focus on its role in sperm capacitation, final sperm maturation, successful fertilization, and …