Qualitative and quantitative assessment of sperm miRNAs identifies hsa-miR-9-3p, hsa-miR-30b-5p and hsa-miR-122-5p as potential biomarkers of male infertility and sperm quality
In contrast with the preceding stages of the germ cells, spermatozoa are unusually rich in small non-coding RNAs in comparison to the coding RNAs. These small RNAs may have had an essential role in the process... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 15, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Meghali Joshi, Syed Waseem Andrabi, Ranjeet Kumar Yadav, Satya Narayan Sankhwar, Gopal Gupta and Singh Rajender Tags: Research Source Type: research

Tracking of menstrual cycles and prediction of the fertile window via measurements of basal body temperature and heart rate as well as machine-learning algorithms
Fertility awareness and menses prediction are important for improving fecundability and health management. Previous studies have used physiological parameters, such as basal body temperature (BBT) and heart ra... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 13, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jia-Le Yu, Yun-Fei Su, Chen Zhang, Li Jin, Xian-Hua Lin, Lu-Ting Chen, He-Feng Huang and Yan-Ting Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Tight gene co-expression in BCB positive cattle oocytes and their surrounding cumulus cells
Cytoplasmic and nuclear maturation of oocytes, as well as interaction with the surrounding cumulus cells, are important features relevant to the acquisition of developmental competence. (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 13, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Bailey N. Walker, Jada Nix, Chace Wilson, Mackenzie A. Marrella, Savannah L. Speckhart, Lydia Wooldridge, Con-Ning Yen, Jocelyn S. Bodmer, Laila T. Kirkpatrick, Sarah E. Moorey, David E. Gerrard, Alan D. Ealy and Fernando H. Biase Tags: Research Source Type: research

Three-dimensional culture models of human endometrium for studying trophoblast-endometrium interaction during implantation
During implantation, a symphony of interaction between the trophoblast originated from the trophectoderm of the implanting blastocyst and the endometrium leads to a successful pregnancy. Defective interaction ... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 13, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Xintong Li, Suranga P. Kodithuwakku, Rachel W. S. Chan, William S. B. Yeung, Yuanqing Yao, Ernest H. Y. Ng, Philip C. N. Chiu and Cheuk-Lun Lee Tags: Review Source Type: research

Melatonin ameliorates diabetic hyperglycaemia-induced impairment of Leydig cell steroidogenic function through activation of SIRT1 pathway
Diabetes mellitus (DM)-related complications are important health problems worldwide. The underlying mechanisms for diabetic male subfertility/infertility are considerably complicated and need to be unveiled f... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 12, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ping Wang, Shoubing Zhang, Shuai Lin and Zhengmei Lv Tags: Research Source Type: research

The role of macrophages phenotypes in the activation of resolution pathways within human granulosa cells
Inflammatory state within the ovaries can disrupt normal follicular dynamics, leading to reduced oocyte quality and infertility. How the production of inflammatory mediators generated by macrophages with diffe... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 10, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Thaise S. Martins, Bruno M. Fonseca and Irene Rebelo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Risk factors for missed abortion: retrospective analysis of a single institution ’s experience
To explore the risk factors including the difference between mean gestational sac diameter and crown-rump length for missed abortion. (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 9, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Wei-Zhen Jiang, Xi-Lin Yang and Jian-Ru Luo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Recombinant LH supplementation improves cumulative live birth rates in the GnRH antagonist protocol: a multicenter retrospective study using a propensity score-matching analysis
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is critical in follicle growth and oocyte maturation. However, the value of recombinant LH (r-LH) supplementation to recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (r-FSH) during controlled ... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 8, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Meng Wang, Rui Huang, Xiaoyan Liang, Yundong Mao, Wenhao Shi and Qian Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of seasonal variations and meteorological factors on IVF pregnancy outcomes: a cohort study from Henan Province, China
To investigate whether seasonal variations and meteorological factors influence pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) treatment. (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 6, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ting Chu, Di Wang, Ting Yu and Jun Zhai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of in vitro fertilization state mandates for third party insurance coverage in the United States: a review and critical assessment
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine estimates that fewer than a quarter of infertile couples have sufficient access to infertility care. Insurers in the United States (US) have long considered infer... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 4, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Benjamin J. Peipert, Melissa N. Montoya, Bronwyn S. Bedrick, David B. Seifer and Tarun Jain Tags: Review Source Type: research

Functional reorganization of monoamine transport systems during villous trophoblast differentiation: evidence of distinct differences between primary human trophoblasts and BeWo cells
Three primary monoamines —serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine—play major roles in the placenta-fetal brain axis. Analogously to the brain, the placenta has transport mechanisms that actively take up these m... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 4, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Veronika Vachalova, Rona Karahoda, Martina Ottaviani, Kasin Yadunandam Anandam, Cilia Abad, Christiane Albrecht and Frantisek Staud Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), alopecia, low quality of life, and acne are considered as complications of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We hypothesized that magnesium supplementation would yield benefici... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - August 2, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Mahsima Jaripur, Hatav Ghasemi-Tehrani, Gholamreza Askari, Mahsa Gholizadeh-Moghaddam, Cain C. T. Clark and Mohammad Hossein Rouhani Tags: Research Source Type: research

Oxygen regulates ILC3 antigen presentation potential and pregnancy-related hormone actions
Early pregnancy is marked by placentation and embryogenesis, which take place under physiological low oxygen concentrations. This oxygen condition is crucial for many aspects of placentation, trophoblast funct... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - July 29, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Rebekka Einenkel, Jens Ehrhardt, Marek Zygmunt and Dami án Oscar Muzzio Tags: Research Source Type: research

Polarization disorder of decidual NK cells in unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion revealed by single-cell transcriptome analysis
Unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion (URSA) is one of the most common diseases in pregnancy and is mainly caused by immune disorders. The foetus is similar to semiallogeneic maternal tissue, so the balan... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - July 27, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dingchen Pan, Qian Liu, Le Du, Yang Yang and Guojing Jiang Tags: Research Source Type: research

The fatty acid composition in follicles is related to the developmental potential of oocytes up to the blastocyst stage: a single-centre cohort study
Advanced maternal age and obesity are associated with impaired female fertility. Moreover, fatty acids (FA) in follicular fluid (FF) play important roles in oocyte maturation and embryo development. However, t... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - July 25, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Yujie Liu, Kelly Tilleman, Bruno Vlaeminck, Rachel Gervais, P Yvan Chouinard, Petra De Sutter and Veerle Fievez Tags: Research Source Type: research