This article presents a narrative review that explores the potential link between kisspeptin-a key regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis-and the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Kisspeptin plays a significant role in regulating …
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, affecting women of reproductive age. It is linked with debilitating pain, infertility, and a …
Inflammation is a marker of immune activation. Inflammation may have an effect on both ovarian function and luteal function, both essential to pregnancy. High inflammation may also signal dysregulated processes …
The intestinal microbiota is vast in type and quantity and it plays a critical role in regulating various physiological functions in the host, including intestinal function, immune response and energy …
The mainstay of treatment for endometriosis is hormonal therapy, which suppresses ovulation; therefore, patients cannot conceive during treatment. There is a dilemma with ovarian-sparing surgery, known as laparoscopic cystectomy, as …
Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that occurs in approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, resulting in a decreased quality of life due to dysmenorrhea, chronic pain, and …
Daily exposure to a mixture of phthalates is unavoidable in humans and poses a risk to reproductive health because they are known endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Specific to female reproductive health, the …
Growing evidence of successful outcomes achieved with the oocyte vitrification technique has greatly contributed to its application in the field of fertility preservation (FP). The population that can benefit from …
The increase in female reproductive disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and diminished ovarian reserve that lead to subfertility and infertility, has encouraged researchers to search and discover their …
Numerous efforts have been undertaken to identify biomarkers associated with embryo and oocyte quality to improve the success rate of in vitro fertilization. Metabolomics has gained traction for its ability …