Risk factors for the ineffectiveness of assisted reproductive technology programs after a woman’s illness with COVID-19 by O.G. Boichuk, I.S. Golovchak

“…Risk factors for the ineffectiveness of ART programs have been established, among which stress, depression and anxiety, bad habits, endocrine pathology, metabolic disorders, liver pathology, menstrual cycle disorders, and urogenital infections are especially highlighted. …”
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Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact by Mohammad A. Jareebi, Saja A. Almraysi, Dhiyaa A. H. Otayf, Ghadeer A. Alneel, Areej H. Zughaibi, Sarah J. Mobarki, Imtenan A. Oberi, Hayam A. Alzahrani, Shatha A. Aldhowaihi, Zainab A. Alramadhan, Majed A. Ryani, Ahmed A. Bahri, Nuha H. Abutalib, Nada M. Makein, Ahmad Y. Alqassim

“…The prevalence of dysmenorrhea among the sample was 87%, with a mean pain score of 6 ± 2.2. Common menstrual cycle-associated symptoms included mood swings (79%), abdominal bloating (60%), diarrhea (32%), and constipation (26%). …”
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The effects of growth hormone on the outcomes of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in age-grouped patients with decreased ovarian reserve: a prospective cohort study by Jiexiu Chen, Xumei Kong, Zonghui Luan, Yu Qiu, Yu Qiu, Shiqi Chen, Jesse Li−Ling, Yan Gong

“…Each group was sub-divided into the GH part and the control part, with the former receiving pretreatment with GH 4 IU/day on day 2 of the previous menstrual cycle before the injection of gonadotrophin (Gn) until the trigger day. …”
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Clinical and biochemical characteristics of patients with acromegaly and normal or increased prolactin levels by Yuliya A. Kukushkina, Irena A. Ilovayskaya

“…Results: Hyperprolactinemia was significantly less common, than acromegaly without hyperprolactinemia, associated with acromegalic enlargement of the face (odds ratio [OR] 0.34, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.19–0.62, р 0.001), hands and feet enlargement (OR 0.06, 95% CI 0.03–0.12, р 0.001), but more common with visual field derangement (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.06–7.39, р = 0.043), menstrual cycle abnormalities in women (OR 4.11, 95% CI 2.14–7.88, р 0.001) and breast discharge (OR 18.71, 95% CI 4–87.61, р 0.001). …”
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Ovarian Reserve: A Critical Indicator of Female Reproductive Health by Julia Ufnal, Anna Wolff, Maria Morawska, Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Marcelina Szewczyk, Klaudia Kożuchowska, Dawid Pilarz, Kinga Jarosz, Szymon Gruszka

“…AMH has emerged as a reliable marker due to its stability across the menstrual cycle, but the lack of standardization in assays limits its clinical utility. …”
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Trends, outcomes and knowledge gaps in mobile apps for reproductive endocrinology and infertility: a scoping review protocol by Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Emerson Roberto dos Santos, Aline Russomano de Gouvêa, Natália Almeida de Arnaldo Silva Rodriguez Castro, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Matheus Querino da Silva, Helena Landin Gonçalves Cristóvão, Cíntia Canato Martins, Jéssica Gisleine de Oliveira, Patrícia da Silva Fucuta, Alexandre Lins Werneck, Gerardo Maria de Araújo Filho, Heloisa Cristina Caldas, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Júlio César André, Antônio Hélio Oliani

“…Mobile apps have emerged as potential tools to assist in the management of infertility by offering features such as menstrual cycle tracking, ovulation prediction, fertility education, lifestyle modification guidance and emotional support, thereby promoting reproductive health. …”
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Social Confrontation with Menstruation: A Feminist Ethnography of Menstrual Experience among Female Instagram Users by Rana Mohammad Taghinejad Esfahani, Majid Movahed, Halimeh Enayat, Aliyar Ahmadi

“…Many social activists, feminists, and health brands leverage this space to share educational content on the menstrual cycle, hygiene products, and menstrual management through posts and stories. …”
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Successful reconstruction of the outflow tract by cervicovaginoplasty: A series of two case reports on sinovaginal bulb or cervicovaginal malformations by Jayanta Biswas, Divyangana Mitra, Lakavath Jyothi, Mallika Datta, Arpita Shankhary, Avijit Bakshi, Arghya Maitra, Kinkar Munian, Somajita Chakraborty, Jhuma Biswas, Atla Sravya

“…On follow-up, their outflow tract remained patent, and they experienced regular menstrual cycles.…”
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Comparison of the Effects of Vitagnus, Soy, and Vitagnus-soy Capsules on Premenstrual Syndrome in University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Roya Partovi Golshan, Maryam Moradi, Hasan Rakhshandeh, Vahid Ghavami, Seyed Mostafa Moshirian Farahi

“…Eligible participants diagnosed with moderate to severe PMS over two menstrual cycles, using the Calendar of Premenstrual Experiences form, were randomly assigned to one of three groups. …”
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Targeting UGT2B15 and NR1H4 interaction: a novel therapeutic strategy for polycystic ovary syndrome using naftopidil enantiomers by Xiufen Zheng, Zikai Chen, Miao Liang, Liting Zhou, Miaoru Wang, Silin Zhang, Shuyun Zhang, Lei Ma, Wei Yi, Xiawen Liu

“…In a PCOS mouse model, we assessed the effects of (R)-NAF and (S)-NAF on serum androgen levels, menstrual cycles, ovarian morphology, and UGT2Bs expression. …”
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Clinical Profiles, Occurrence, and Management of Adolescent Patients with HAIR-AN Syndrome by Hatim A. Omar, Stephanie Logsdon, Jessica Richards

“…Of the patients, 80% were compliant with the follow-up and treatment regimen, 60% maintained or reduced their weight, 95% had regular menstrual cycles, and in most patients, the acne and/or hirsutism were the same or better than at the start of treatment. …”
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Clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture at Houtian Baguapoint around umbilicus combined with acupoint massage in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea (针刺脐后天八卦穴联合穴位按摩治疗原发性痛经的临床... by HE Yan (何宴), DUI Minjie (杜敏杰)

“…All patients were intervened for 3 menstrual cycles. The Cox Menstrual Symptom Scale(CMSS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used to compare the dysmenorrhea status and pain degree of patients in the two groups, and the adverse reactions of patients in the two groups were compared. …”
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A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in... by Glynis Ablon

“…This double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the ability of MPS to promote terminal hair growth in adult women with self-perceived thinning hair associated with poor diet, stress, hormonal influences, or abnormal menstrual cycles. Adult women with thinning hair were randomized to receive MPS (N=30) or placebo (N=30) twice daily for 90 days. …”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial in Obese Adults with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Examining the Impact of Short-term Integrated Naturopathy and Yoga Interventions on Testosterone, Ox... by Balakrishna Shetty, Geetha Balakrishna Shetty, H. L. Nanjeshgowda, Prashanth Shetty

“…Pathology manifests as the changes in reproductive functions, encompassing disorders such as hyperandrogenism, irregular menstrual cycles, and insulin resistance with oxidative stress. …”
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Macroprolactinemia in a Patient with Invasive Macroprolactinoma: A Case Report and Minireview by Atanaska Elenkova, Zdravka Abadzhieva, Nikolai Genov, Vladimir Vasilev, Georgi Kirilov, Sabina Zacharieva

“…Disappearance of clinical signs and symptoms, normalization of gonadotropin levels, and restoration of regular ovulatory menstrual cycles after 1 year of treatment are arguments in favor of preserved-macroprolactin bioactivity in this case. …”
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Hormonal Contraceptives and Athletic Outcomes - analysis of potential effects of oral contraceptives on strength, endurance, mood, and overall competitive results by Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Strep, Anna Podraza, Julia Grabowska, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Patryk Romańczyk, Julia Białczak, Weronika Kanownik, Jakub Rosiński

“… Introduction Hormonal contraceptives, particularly oral contraceptives (OC), are commonly used by female athletes to regulate menstrual cycles, manage hormonal fluctuations, and prevent unwanted pregnancies. …”
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Health status of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women at Mangalore, Karnataka, India by C V Divya, Vasantkumar V Bhanushali, E Vinu, K S Premlal

“…There is a significant association between age at menopause (P < 0.05) and factors such as religion, socioeconomic status, age at menarche, length of menstrual cycles, number of bleeding days per cycle, history of oral contraceptive pill use, parity, age at first childbirth, and occupation (beedi workers). …”
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Endometriosis in Postmenopausal Woman Without Previous Hormonal Therapy: A Case Report by Mine İslimye Taşkın, Meltem Çağrı Menteşe, Engin Uzgören, Ümit İnceboz

“…Although endometriosis has been associated with the occurence of menstrual cycles, it may affect between 2-5% of postmenopausal women. …”
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The Largest Tubal Pregnancy: 14th Week by Amr Elmoheen, Waleed Salem, Mahmoud Eltawagny, Rehab Elmoheen, Khalid Bashir

“…The patient’s previous menstrual cycles were regular till four months ago, then started to be irregular, and she had no history of chronic diseases except repeated pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID). …”
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A "Quıet" need ın the dısaster of the century: a qualıtatıve study on menstrual hygıene management by Ayşe Aydın, Meltem Şirin Gok, Bahar Çiftçi

“…The second theme highlighted changes in menstrual cycles, lack of access to comforting practices, and neglect of personal needs. …”
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