The presence of> 100 trillion microorganisms (collectively called gut microbiota) in our large
intestine is essential for the maintenance of health. The gut microbiota starts to develop …

Abnormally prolonged labor, or labor dystocia, is a common complication of parturition. It is
the indication for about half of unplanned cesarean deliveries in low-risk nulliparous women …

Background The oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) is regulated, in part, by DNA methylation.
This mechanism has implications for uterine contractility during labor and for prevention or …

The appropriate biomechanical function of the uterus is required for the execution of human
reproduction. These functions range from aiding the transport of the embryo to the …

Background Uterine inflammatory processes trigger prolabor pathways and orchestrate on-
time labor onset. Although essential for successful labor, inflammation needs to be regulated …

During labor mother and fetus are evaluated at intervals to assess their well-being and
determine how the labor is progressing. These assessments require skillful physical …

New Findings What is the topic of this review? I focus on clinical aspects of uterine
physiology, specifically, myometrial contractility. I bring together and contrast findings using …

Over 250 million infants in low and middle-income countries do not fulfill their
neurodevelopment potential. In this study, we assessed the incidence and risk factors for …

Tweetable abstract Despite higher strength of uterine contractions among obese parturients,
they reach the active stage of labour less often than leaner ones. Linked article: This article …

The human uterus consists of the inner endometrium, the myometrium, and the outer serosa.
Knowledge of the function of the uterus in health and disease is relevant to reproduction …