Diagnosis and the Treatment of Postmenopausal Endometriosis

Diagnosis and the Treatment of Postmenopausal Endometriosis By Selma Oransay

About 190 million women around the world are diagnosed with endometriosis. The majority of the cases are between 30 and 40 years of age. After menopause, the incidence of endometriosis declines to 2-5%, and it is more common in women…

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“Sirtuin-3” as a novel target in endometriosis pathogenesis

“Sirtuin-3” as a novel target in endometriosis pathogenesis By Eylül GÜN

The energy that is needed for a normal cell function is produced in the mitochondria. While producing this energy, a complex and cyclical process occurs with many proteins and enzymes. Enzymes such as glutamate dehydrogenase and succinate dehydrogenase play important…

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Resveratrol for infertility: A frenemy?

Resveratrol for infertility: A frenemy? By Selma Oransay

Ovarian aging is defined by an age-specific decline of the functional ovarian reserve. Female ovarian reserve declines progressively with increasing chronological age. Chronic damage by reactive oxygen species results in deterioration and aging through mitochondrial dysfunction, telomere shortening, cohesion dysfunction,…

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