By Selma OransayImpact of Menstrual Cycle on Cognitive Function in Midlife Women
By Selma Oransay
Dementia, which affects women at more than 1.7 times the rate of men, continues to be a growing health concern, with potential links to hormonal changes. Estrogen, known for its neuroprotective effects, influences cognitive functions such as verbal memory, fluency,…
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Peritoneal fluid in young women with endometriosis
By Selma Oransay
Many blood substances are present in peritoneal fluid due to their derivation from the transudation of blood through the peritoneal surface. Ectopic endometriotic lesions can also change the medium to contribute to the definition of the local environment of the…
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By Yu YuGlycodelin and altered endometrial function in endometriosis
By Yu Yu
A laparoscopic examination is the only diagnostic tool for endometriosis to date. Since the procedure is invasive, there has been much effort by researchers to develop a biomarker for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis. To this end, there has been growing…
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By Murat OsmanRetinoic Acid Signaling Involved in Endometrial Decidualization
By Murat Osman
Decidualization occurs in the eutopic endometrium during the luteal phase and is controlled by signaling pathways such as cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and progesterone. Researchers from the Northwestern University School of Medicine reported in their recent paper entitled "Altered Retinoid…
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By Özge ÖzkayaTFF3 May Be Involved in Endometriosis Research Suggests
By Özge Özkaya
Levels of a protein called TFF3 are significantly increased in the peritoneal cavity (the abdominal space) of women with endometriosis, found a study published in the scientific journal Reproductive Sciences. This increase was in line with levels of other known…
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