Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a core component of gender-affirming care for transgender men. However, long-term testosterone therapy can lead to anatomical and tissue changes that increase the complexity of pelvic surgery.
Vitamin D a fat-soluble steroid hormone signals through Vitamin D Receptors (VDRs) located throughout the ovaries, uterus, placenta, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland, influencing immune regulation and female reproductive physiology. This …
Endometriosis is a condition characterized by the growth of tissue similar to the uterine lining outside the uterus. This study aimed to evaluate certain sex hormones and determine the levels …
Vitamin D is well established for its skeletal effects, being a cornerstone of several endocrine disorders. In recent years, it has come under investigation as a potential disease-modifying drug in …
Progestins are a group of substances with a wide range of applications. They are classified into pregnanes, estranes, and gonanes, and further divided into four generations based on their testosterone …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with a multifactorial etiology, many aspects of which remain unclear. Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between ASD and clinical manifestations …
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulsatility is under the influence of hypothalamic neuropeptides, especially neurons expressing kisspeptin, neurokinin B, and dynorphin. These hypothalamic cells are called KNDy neurons. By integrating hormonal and environmental …
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 …
IntroductionTransgender men are assigned female sex at birth, but identify with a masculine gender identity, prompting them to undergo gender-affirming surgery, usually following androgen therapy, which induces changes in histology …
Human endometrium is the major target tissue for sex steroid hormones. The circulating steroid hormones in normal ovulatory cycles accurately control the proliferation and differentiation of the endometrial cells. Androgens, …