Your period and your pregnancy, a cohort study of pregnant patients investigating the associations between menstruation and birth outcomes in Australia: study protocol by Miranda Davies-Tuck, Billie Bradford, Adrienne Gordon, Beverley Vollenhoven, Kirsten Rebecca Palmer, Kirstin Tindal, Caroline E Gargett, Fiona Cousins, Stacey Ellery

“…Menstrual symptoms or abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) can indicate endometrial disorders, which are associated with infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Whether AUB is associated with pregnancy outcomes in the absence of a diagnosed endometrial pathology, however, remains unknown. …”
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A temperature responsive hydrogel encapsulated with adipose‐derived stem cells and melanin promotes repair and regeneration of endometrial injury by Ruigao Song, Chicheng Ma, Hongxia Li, Yu Cheng, Xianmei Cui, Zanhong Wang, Lijuan Huang, Chunying Song, Yukai Jing, Bing Cao, Lili Wang, Qing Tian, Xi Wang, Ruiping Zhang, Hanwang Zhang

“…Disorders and injuries impacting the endometrium can lead to profound consequences, including infertility and compromised women's overall health. …”
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Application of a methodological framework for the development and multicenter validation of reliable artificial intelligence in embryo evaluation by D. Gilboa, Akhil Garg, M. Shapiro, M. Meseguer, Y. Amar, N. Lustgarten, N. Desai, T. Shavit, V. Silva, A. Papatheodorou, A. Chatziparasidou, S. Angras, J. H. Lee, L. Thiel, C. L. Curchoe, Y. Tauber, D. S. Seidman

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Development of a droplet digital PCR method for the detection of Ureaplasma urealyticum by Yong-Zhuo Zhou, Yun-Hu Zhao, Yan-Lan Chen, Hua Luo, Yu-lin Zhou, Bing Gu, Wei-Zhen Fang, Chao-Hui Duan, Xu-Guang Guo

“…Background: Human infection with Ureaplasma urealyticum(UU) is mainly manifested as non-gonococcal urethritis, where it can lead to cervicitis, premature rupture of membranes and abortion in women, as well as infertility in males, which becomes a major problem in clinical diagnosis and treatment. …”
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The rationale, design of the Assisted reproductive technology cohort nested in a pre-pregnancy family cohort (APP-Cohort) by Wei Xiong, Qinghan Liang, Xiaojie Han, Qiaolu Cheng, Qihang Liu, Xifang Zuo, Huiyu Wang, Huijing He, Guangliang Shan

“…Introduction Infertility has become a major global issue due to the trend of delaying marriage and advanced maternal age. …”
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Enhanced myofibroblast differentiation of eMSCs in intrauterine adhesions by Jun Song, Meiqi Li, Yuan Tao, Yumeng Li, Canrong Mai, Jingting Zhang, Lan Yao, Shaoquan Shi, Jianyong Xu

“…Abstract Background Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) is one of the most common gynecological diseases and main causes of uterine infertility. Among proposed hypotheses on IUA development, the reduced endometrial regeneration resulting from loss of functional stem cells has been proposed as the key factor affecting the IUA prognosis. …”
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Larval Cytotoxic and Subacute Toxicity of Gardenia ternifolia, Rourea coccinea, and Cassytha filiformis Used in Traditional Medicine of Benin (West Africa) by E. Agbodjento, J. R. Klotoé, T. I. Sacramento, T. V. Dougnon, E. Déguenon, J. Agbankpé, K. Fabiyi, P. Assogba, M.-P. Hounkanrin, R. Akotegnon, T. J. Dougnon, J.-M. Atègbo

“…Recent studies reported interesting ethnopharmacological, antioxidant, and phytochemical data on some medicinal plants used in the traditional treatment of male infertility in Benin. Unfortunately, very little data exist on the long-repeated dose toxicity of these medicinal plants. …”
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How to estimate the probability of a live birth after one or more complete IVF cycles? the development of a novel model in a single-center by Xiangyi Kong, Zhiqiang Liu, Chunyu Huang, Xiuyu Hu, Meilan Mo, Hongzhan Zhang, Yong Zeng

“…Conclusions The Cox regression and Nomogram prediction models effectively predicted the probability of infertile couples having a live birth. Therefore, this model could assist clinicians with making clinical decisions and providing guidance for patients. …”
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Chaihu Shugan San and Zuogui Yin synergistically improve premature ovarian failure in a rat model via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway by Fei Zhang, RuiFang Liu, ZhenLing Xu, WenJie Chen, XiYa Lu, Yang Wang

“…Background: premature ovarian failure (POF) is a significant condition characterized by the early loss of ovarian function, often leading to infertility and other health complications. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulations, such as Chaihu Shugan San and Zuogui Yin, have been used to address various gynecological disorders. …”
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Increased susceptibility to diet-induced obesity in female mice impairs ovarian steroidogenesis: The role of elevated leptin signalling on nodal activity inhibition in theca cells by Karolina Wołodko, Tjaša Šentjurc, Edyta Walewska, Elżbieta Laniecka, Magdalena Jura, António Galvão

“…Moreover, the mechanisms linking maternal obesity to infertility remain largely understudied. In this study, we investigated how variable susceptibility to obesity in mice affects ovarian steroidogenesis, with a particular focus on the leptin-mediated dysregulation of Nodal signalling pathway in theca cells (TC). …”
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Administration of Sex Hormone Preparations as a Risk Factor in the Development of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and Biliary Sludge in Pregnant Women by Yu. B. Uspenskaya, I. V. Kuznetsova, A. A. Sheptulin, N. V. Goncharenko, A. N. Gerasimov, M. M. Amiraslanova

“…Sex hormone preparations are widely used in obstetrics for the treatment of infertility and miscarriage. Possible adverse effect of sex hormone preparations during pregnancy is their potential adverse impact on the hepatobiliary system. …”
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Diminished ovarian reserve is associated to euploidy rate: a single center study by Edoardo Carnesi, Stefano Castellano, Stefano Castellano, Elena Albani, Andrea Busnelli, Andrea Busnelli, Antonella Smeraldi, Ozgur Bulbul, Emanuela Morenghi, Valentina Immediata, Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti, Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti

“…These insights could enhance counseling practices in assisted reproductive technology (ART), offering patients a more detailed understanding of their infertility prognosis and the factors influencing IVF outcomes.…”
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Individual participant data meta-analysis of trials comparing frozen versus fresh embryo transfer strategy (INFORM): a protocol by Lan N Vuong, Rui Wang, Ben W Mol, Rong Li, Karin Hammarberg, Kate Brian, Yun Sun, Pollyanna Hardy, Anja Pinborg, Siladitya Bhattacharya, Sacha Stormlund, David J McLernon, Zi-Jiang Chen, Richard S Legro, Carlos Simon, Shimona Lai, Marian G Showell, Daimin Wei, Ze Wang, Keliang Wu, Xavier Santamaría, Christophe Blockeel, Femke Mol, Anna P Ferraretti, Bruce S Shapiro, Forest C Garner, Christos A Venetis, Abha Maheshwari, Gwenda Burns

“…All outcomes listed in the core outcome set for infertility research will be reported. We will invite the lead investigators of eligible trials to join the Individual participant data meta-analysis of trials comparing frozen versus fresh embryo transfer strategy (INFORM) collaboration and share the deidentified individual participant data (IPD) of their trials. …”
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Full-thickness cervix reconstruction via collagen scaffolds in rabbits by Yaqian Li, Weijie Tian, Jianbin Guo, Yang Ye, Qianqian Gao, Yiwei Zhang, Xiaoyue Zhao, Jianwu Dai, Lan Zhu

“…Congenital deficiency or extensive cervical injury leads to female genital tract obstruction and cervical laxity, resulting in infertility or miscarriage. Current clinical approaches could be conducted to restore the continuity of cervix. …”
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health and Health Care Experience in Those With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Sydora BC, Wilke MS, Ghosh M, Vine DF

“…PCOS is associated with an increased risk of infertility, pregnancy complications, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. …”
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Pulsed Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) Activation of Ovarian Follicles by Yan Xiao, Lixia Yang, Yicong Wang, Yu Wang, Yuning Chen, Wenhan Lu, Zhenle Pei, Ruonan Zhang, Yao Ye, Xiaowei Ji, Suying Liu, Xi Dong, Yonghua Xu, Yi Feng

“…The potential development of LIFU as a non-invasive method for the treatment of female infertility is being considered, and this study sought to explore and confirm that LIFU can activate ovarian follicles. …”
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PATL2 mutations affect human oocyte maternal mRNA homeostasis and protein interactions in cell cycle regulation by Yin-Li Zhang, Zhanhong Hu, Huifang Jiang, Jiamin Jin, Yan Zhou, Mengru Lai, Peipei Ren, Siya Liu, Ying-Yi Zhang, Yan Rong, Wei Zheng, Shen Zhang, Xiaomei Tong, Songying Zhang

“…Abstract Background Oocyte maturation defect (OMD) and early embryonic arrest result in female infertility. Previous studies have linked biallelic mutations in the PATL2 gene to OMD, yet the underlying mechanism remains largely unknown. …”
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Associations of maternal PM2.5 exposure with preterm birth and miscarriage in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a retrospective cohort study by Miaoxin Chen, Qiaoyu Chen, Gengze Liao, Chunyan Sun, Cong Liu, Xia Meng, Wentao Li, Andong Qiu, Orhan Bukulmez, Haidong Kan, Feng Wang, Lap Ah Tse, Xiaoming Teng

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the potential associations between ambient PM2.5 exposure during different periods and negative pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage and preterm birth, in patients who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART).MethodsThis retrospective cohort study examined the outcomes of 2,839 infertile women aged ≤ 45 years who underwent their first fresh or frozen-thawed embryo transfer at the Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital between April 2016 and December 2019. …”
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Generation of a USP9Y knockout human embryonic stem cell line with CRISPR-Cas9 technology by Sai Wei, Yuting Zhen, Chao Sun, Yanlin Ma, Qi Li, Luan Wen

“…This model provides a valuable platform for studying USP9Y’s role in human development and male infertility, offering insights into related disorders and therapeutic potential.…”
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Effect of Benzothiazoline Ligand and Corresponding Organoantimony(V) Derivative on the Reproductive System of Male Rats

“…The marked reduction in sperm motility and density resulted in infertility by <mml:math> <mml:mtext>100%</mml:mtext> </mml:math>. …”
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