Female fertility has long been explained through observation of the ovarian follicle: the number of residing follicles and the quality of the oocyte. This review argues that the tissue surrounding …
The female reproductive system is a hormonally driven, immune-active, and structurally dynamic system in which estrogen signaling, inflammation, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling interact to support essential reproductive processes. Cyclical …
Endometriosis (EM) is a common gynecological disorder imposing a considerable burden on the quality of life of women through chronic pain, infertility, and other clinical manifestations. The effectiveness of management …
Endometriosis (EM) is a persistent, chronic inflammatory condition associated with excruciating pelvic pain and infertility. The absence of a pre-clinical model that reliably replicates the clinical and functional hallmarks of …
Endometriosis, a complex gynecological disorder characterized by ectopic endometrial-like tissue, affects over 10% of women, causing chronic pain and infertility. Despite extensive research, its pathophysiology remains incompletely understood, with proposed …
Studies of rodents with a menstrual on/off switch could help people with endometriosis and other disorders.
Malathion and diazinon are pesticides widely used in agriculture as well as for domestic and veterinary purposes to control pests, such as scale insects, aphids, and fleas. However, these compounds …
Women with endometriosis are more likely to have migraine. The mechanisms underlying this co-morbidity are unknown. Prolactin, a neurohormone secreted and released into circulation from the anterior pituitary, can sensitize …