This review aims to evaluate the potential of endometriosis models, especially patient-derived iPSC models, to gain deeper insights into the disease, thereby advancing our understanding and treatment of endometriosis. This …
Chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) refer to a set of chronic pain disorders that frequently co-occur and may involve partially overlapping mechanisms. The U.S. National Institutes of Health currently recognizes …
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that may be influenced by bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical commonly found in food-contact plastics. BPA has been implicated in altered steroidogenesis, immune …
To review recent evidence on the association between progestin exposure and meningioma risk and to propose practical recommendations for hormonal management in women requiring progestin therapy.
This study quantifies serum/plasma interleukin-6 levels across the healthy-non-endometriosis benign-endometriosis-ovarian cancer spectrum, focusing on pooled geometric means stratified by control type.
Cancer treatments can deplete the ovarian follicle reserve, causing infertility and early menopause, with subsequent decline in cardiovascular, cognitive, and overall women's health. Medical measures to prevent this chemotherapy-induced ovarian …
The gut microbiota plays a crucial function in reproductive well-being and is vital for maintaining fundamental physiological balance. This article surveys the mutual relationships between the gut flora and the …
Online Health Communities (OHCs) are key platforms for people seeking medical information and social support. Individuals with persistent pain often use these communities to better understand their condition, share experiences, …
In 2024, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published a report entitled Advancing Research on Chronic Conditions in Women. A major purpose of this report was to …
Research on the association between urinary heavy metals, phthalates, phytoestrogens (PEs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and endometriosis (EM) is limited. Data were from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey …