The cervicovaginal microbiome-spanning from the vagina to endometrium-remains undercharacterized in endometriosis-associated infertility. Objective: To determine whether combined vaginal and cervical microbial profiles predict frozen embryo transfer (FET) outcomes.
Endometriosis, which affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, is a complex inflammatory disease with significant immune system disturbances caused by an inadequate immune response to retrograde menstruation and …
Endometriosis is a condition affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women in which endometrial tissue is found in locations outside the uterus, often causing debilitating symptoms. Aromatase, an enzyme that also …
To explore the characteristics and survival outcomes of ovarian squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and the treatment effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).
Fifteen years have elapsed since the publication of the seminal work establishing the association between risk variants in the Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene and kidney disease in individuals of African …
Traumatic separation of the cervix from the body of the uterus is exceedingly rare, particularly as a complication of pelvic fractures. This condition often poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, …
The development of prostaglandins and antiprogestins revolutionized medical abortion by providing effective nonsurgical options for terminating pregnancy. Although both strategies are accepted in practice, variations in clinical efficacy, patient experiences, …
Endometriomas, commonly known as ovarian chocolate cysts, are a prevalent condition in women of reproductive age. They are cysts formed by the ectopic growth of endometrial tissue within the ovary, …
Mare endometrosis remains a poorly understood pathological process.
This research investigates the potential for graphic medicine to foster resistance to medical ableism among those with feminized pain (i.e., endometriosis). We unite community and health psychology and disability studies …