Women's health concerns are generally underrepresented in basic and translational
research, but reproductive health in particular has been hampered by a lack of …

The physiological functions of the uterine endometrium (uterine lining) are preparation for
implantation, maintenance of pregnancy if implantation occurs, and menstruation in the …

Endometriosis is a complex, heterogeneous, chronic inflammatory condition impacting~ 176
million women worldwide. It is associated with chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and fatigue, and …

The female reproductive tract harbors distinct microbial communities, as in the vagina,
cervical canal, uterus, and fallopian tubes. The nature of the vaginal microbiota is well …

Immune cells are essential for endometrial receptivity to embryo implantation and early
placental development. They exert tissue-remodeling and immune regulatory roles—acting …

Endometriosis negatively impacts the health-related quality of life of 190 million women
worldwide. Novel advances in nonhormonal treatments for this debilitating condition are …

The use of the mouse as a model organism is common in translational research. This mouse–
human similarity holds true for placental development as well. Proper formation of the …

Objective: Thin or damaged endometrium remains to be an unsolved problem in the
treatment of patients with infertility. The empirical preference for endometrial thickness (EMT) …

Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) is defined as two or more pregnancy loss, affecting
the happiness index of fertility couples. The mechanisms involved in the occurrence of RSA …

Macrophages are intimately involved in the pathophysiology of endometriosis, a chronic
inflammatory disorder characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue (lesions) …