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In 1972, a seminal article was published demonstrating that women, adequately trained, could detect the approach of ovulation in the fertile window of their menstrual cycle. It was demonstrated that t...

Background Low-cost sensors (LCS) are widely used for air quality monitoring, but their accuracy depends on proper calibration. This study compares linear regression (LR) and machine learning (ML) tec...

OBJECTIVE: Despite certain studies indicating hearing impairments in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the correlation between PCOS and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) remains incon...

Textile products contain various chemicals, making safety evaluation complex. We conducted an exploratory investigation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonists in textile products using effect-dir...

Background: Measuring quantitative menstrual cycle hormones at home may help women better understand their postpartum and perimenopause fertility transitions, but these quantitative fertility monitors...

Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity, a condition that affects approximately 1% to 2% of pregnancies in the United States. Ectopic pregnancy is a potentia...

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of open-label placebos (OLP) in premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Design: Randomised controlled trial. Setting: Switzerland, 2018-2020. Participants: 150 ...

This consensus aims to provide guidance for postpartum women and people, healthcare providers and exercise professionals on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep throughout the first year p...

Four possible metabolic approaches to improving cardiac function in the presence of myocardial hypoxia have been considered. 1. It appears that there is increasing evidence which suggests that free fa...

Background: Previous research on the role of maternal diet in relation to autism has focused on examining individual nutrient associations. Few studies have examined associations with multiple nutrien...

Introduction: Endometriosis, affecting 11% of reproductive-aged persons, is characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue and chronic inflammation. Prior research suggests those with endometriosis have ...

Background: Individuals with endometriosis, a gynecologic condition affecting approximately 11% of people with a uterus, may have an elevated risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in ...

IN BRIEF: Progesterone supplementation reverses 83% of transcript changes in the secretory endometrium induced by postovulatory mifepristone, potentially mitigating its antiprogestogenic effects. ABST...

Self-reported dietary intake varies across menstrual cycle phases, but objective assessments of dietary intake together with appetite and resting metabolic rate (RMR) are limited. This study aimed to ...

Prevalence of autism diagnosis has historically differed by demographic factors. Using data from 8224 participants drawn from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, we e...

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) possess the ability to alter the normal composition of the gut microbiome and the permeability of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which may cause both gut-related ...

Understanding changes to gut microbiota composition in response to hormonal birth control (HBC) may provide insight into the microbial mechanisms underlying the metabolic effects of HBC, for example, ...

Objective: To evaluate the association between contemporary hormonal contraceptive use and the risk of incident ischaemic stroke and myocardial infarction. Design: Real-world, nationwide, prospective ...

Welcome to the Journal of Restorative Reproductive Medicine, the official journal of the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine! JRRM is a peer-reviewed, open-access medical jou...

INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with hypertension in women, but few population studies have examined findings among adolescents. This retrospective study examines PCOS and hypert...

Black/African American individuals face twice the risk of hypertension compared to non-Hispanic Whites in the United States (US). A synergistic strategy integrating primary care with Electronic Health...

Objective: To determine whether endometriosis typology, namely ovarian endometriomas (OE), deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), or superficial endometriosis (SE), correlates with fertility history. ...

# National Patient Survey 2024 Survey of UK fertility patients: 2 September - 9 October 2024 Published: March 2025 [Download the underlying dataset as .xlsx](https://www.hfea.gov.uk/media/vf5bxixp/nat...

BACKGROUND: For more than three decades, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) has provided a framework to quantify health loss due to diseases, injuries, and associate...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the outcomes of embryo donation compared with those of double gamete donation with cryopreserved donor oocytes. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SUBJECTS: The 2016-2019 Soc...

BACKGROUND: Timely and comprehensive analyses of causes of death stratified by age, sex, and location are essential for shaping effective health policies aimed at reducing global mortality. The Global...

BACKGROUND: Reproductive tract disorders are increasingly recognized in aging captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), a species listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature....

BACKGROUND: Endometrial hepatoid adenocarcinoma (HAC) is an exceedingly rare tumor. Histologically, the tumor is predominantly characterized by HAC with additional components, as documented in previou...

INTRODUCTION: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in girls and women is under-recognised and under-researched, despite increasing awareness of clinical challenges and unmet needs. This rev...

Influential guidelines have supported the role of metformin in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) for a number of years. However, regulatory approvals for this therapeutic indication a...

BACKGROUND: Women are highly motivated and receptive to accepting family planning methods during the antenatal period. Hence, we conducted this study to evaluate the refusal rate and reasons for the r...

The human menopause is hypothesized to be an adaptive trait that allows post-reproductive females to invest in, and avoid reproductive conflict with, their existing offspring and grand-offspring, ther...

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with increased risks of infertility and miscarriage. Although the spontaneous miscarriage rate in wom...

INTRODUCTION: Among the religious factors that significantly contribute to believers' well-being, research on the personal experience of divine forgiveness (DF) remains in its infancy. The aim of this...

BACKGROUND: Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the first line treatment for conditions such as unexplained or mild male factor infertility. Endometrial thickness (EMT) is an important indicator for pr...

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious complication commonly encountered in patients with infertility undergoing ovulation induction therapy. This study investigates histomorphological ...

INTRODUCTION: The design and functionality of injection devices for controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) significantly influence dose accuracy and patient comfort, affecting adherence and treatment su...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the novel protocol-progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH), in patients undergoing in...

PURPOSE: Prior studies in fresh embryo transfer IVF cycles have associated elevated serum progesterone level on day of ovulatory trigger, particularly if ≥ 1.5 ng/ml, with decreased pregnancy rates. A...

Background & objectives Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy characterised by menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, acne, obesity, infertility, and other features adversely affec...

STUDY QUESTION: What are the effects of three-times-a-day 10 mg oral dydrogesterone (DYD), initiated in the late follicular phase of natural menstrual cycles to induce endometrial receptivity for froz...

During early pregnancy, human endometrial stromal cells differentiate into secretory decidual cells via a process regulated by ovarian steroid hormones. Decidual cells play a crucial role by secreting...

INTRODUCTION: Pincus and his group's initial research on hormonal contraception focused on progesterone. However, the natural compound could not be utilized in clinical practice because of the high in...