Elevated first-trimester neutrophil elastase and proteinase 3 increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus and adverse fetal outcomes
Chronic inflammation plays a vital role in the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Studies in mouse models show that neutrophil serine proteases (NSPs), neutrophil elastase (NE) and proteinase-... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 2, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Lihong Wang, Zhoujunhao Zhou, Xinming Xu, Yue Li, Rui Zhang, Zhiyan Yu, Xinmei Huang, Shufei Zang and Tiange Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Expression of NELL2/NICOL-ROS1 lumicrine signaling-related molecules in the human male reproductive tract
The maturation of spermatozoa is a regulated process, influenced by genes expressing essential secreted proteins in the proximal epididymis. Recent genetic studies in rodents have identified the non-sex steroi... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 2, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Daiji Kiyozumi Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association between serum testosterone level and congestive heart failure in US male adults: data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011 –2016
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum testosterone levels and the risk of congestive heart failure (CHF) in adult males. Previous research has suggested a potential link between serum ... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 2, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Xiangpeng Zhan, Yang Liu, Tao Chen, Hao Wan, Situ Xiong, Sheng Li, Xinxi Deng, Luyao Chen and Bin Fu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Follitropin delta combined with menotropin in patients at risk for poor ovarian response during in vitro fertilization cycles: a prospective controlled clinical study
The maximum daily dose of follitropin delta for ovarian stimulation in the first in vitro fertilization cycle is 12  μg (180 IU), according to the algorithm developed by the manufacturer, and based on patient’s... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - January 2, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Oscar Barbosa Duarte-Filho, Eduardo Hideki Miyadahira, Larissa Matsumoto, Lucas Yugo Shiguehara Yamakami, Renato Bussadori Tomioka and Sergio Podgaec Tags: Research Source Type: research

Can AMH levels predict the need to step up FSH dose for controlled ovarian stimulation following a long GnRH agonist protocol in PCOS women?
To explore the role of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in predicting the need to step up recombinant FSH (rFSH) dose following long GnRH agonist protocol in IVF/ICSI cycles of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) w... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - December 18, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hui Huang, Haijie Gao, Yingying Shi, Bingbing Deng, Xuemei He, Jin Lin and Ping Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Assessing the impact of transplant site on ovarian tissue transplantation: a single-arm meta-analysis
Survival rates of young women undergoing cancer treatment have substantially improved, with a focus on post-treatment quality of life. Ovarian tissue transplantation (OTT) is a viable option to preserve fertil... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - December 12, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Baoli Xie, Jiaxu Li, Yingqin Huang, Fu Hang, Qianwen Hu, Jiaxin Yu and Aiping Qin Tags: Review Source Type: research

Comparison of clinical effectiveness and subsequent fertility between hysteroscopic resection and vaginal repair in patients with cesarean scar defect: a prospective observational study
To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and pregnancy rate after hysteroscopic resection (HR) and/or vaginal repair (VR) in patients with cesarean scar defect (CSD). (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - December 11, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Guoxia Yang, Jiamin Wang, Yajie Chang and Yuqing Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

hMG addition affects the change in progesterone level during IVF stimulation and LBR: a retrospective cohort study
Premature progesterone (P) rise during IVF stimulation reduces endometrial receptivity and is associated with lower pregnancy rates following embryo transfer (ET), which can influence provider recommendation f... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - December 6, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Victoria G. Wesevich, Serin I. Seckin, Dawn A. Kelk, Amanda N. Kallen and Pinar H. Kodaman Tags: Hypothesis Source Type: research

Correlation between controlled ovarian stimulation protocols and euploid blastocyst rate in pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy cycles
Several studies have explored which COS protocol yields a higher blastocyst euploidy rate, but findings have been inconsistent. The present study aimed to explore whether controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) p... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - December 6, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Bixia Huang, Hui Li, Bin Xu, Ning Li, Xiaofei Wang, Yanping Li and Jing Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research

25(OH)D3 improves granulosa cell proliferation and IVF pregnancy outcomes in patients with endometriosis by increasing G2M+S phase cells
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of 25 (OH) D3 in endometriosis patients, pregnancy outcomes of in... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - December 5, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Rui Hu, Leilei Li, Lanlan Liang, YuXin Qi, Xiaoling Ma and Yuan Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Y chromosome microdeletions in Chinese men with infertility: prevalence, phenotypes, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcomes
The incidence of Y chromosome microdeletions varies among men with infertility across regions and ethnicities worldwide. However, comprehensive epidemiological studies on Y chromosome microdeletions in Chinese... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - December 5, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dongjia Chen, Guoqing Fan, Xianqing Zhu, Qinyun Chen, Xuren Chen, Feng Gao, Zexin Guo, Peng Luo and Yong Gao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Association of insulin resistance with polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes and patients ’ characteristics: a cross-sectional study in Iran
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. This disorder affects 6 –15% of women of childbearing age worldwide. It is diagnosed with hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries, a... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - November 25, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Leili Rahmatnezhad, Lida Moghaddam-Banaem, Tahereh Behroozi-Lak, Afshin Shiva and Javad Rasouli Tags: Research Source Type: research

Multi-omics study identifies that PICK1 deficiency causes male infertility by inhibiting vesicle trafficking in Sertoli cells
Infertility affects approximately 10 –15% of reproductive-age men worldwide, and genetic causes play a role in one-third of cases. As a Bin-Amphiphysin-Rvs (BAR) domain protein, protein interacting with C-kinas... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - November 25, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jing Jin, Kaiqiang Li, Yaoqiang Du, Fang Gao, Zhen Wang and Weixing Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Pregnancy prediction via ultrasound-detected endometrial blood for hormone replacement therapy-frozen embryo transfer: a prospective observational study
This study aimed to assess the predictive value of endometrial blood flow branches on pregnancy outcomes after hormone replacement therapy-frozen embryo transfer (HRT-FET). (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - November 24, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Xue Ke, Xue-fei Liang, Yong-hong Lin and Fang Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

A review of nitric oxide and oxidative stress in typical ovulatory women and in the pathogenesis of ovulatory dysfunction in PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous functional endocrine disorder associated with a low-grade, chronic inflammatory state. Patients with PCOS present an increased risk of metabolic comorbiditie... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - November 23, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Awoniyi O. Awonuga, Olivia G Camp and Husam M Abu-Soud Tags: Review Source Type: research