An equilibrium needs to be established by the cellular and acellular components of the
ovarian follicle if developmental competence is to be acquired by the oocyte. Both cumulus …

Endometriosis (EMS) is the most common gynecological disease in women of reproductive
age, and it is associated with chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia and infertility. As a …

Evolutionary and comparative approaches can yield novel insights into human adaptation
and disease. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) each affect up to 10% of …

Endometriosis is a condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the
uterine cavity, leading to a chronic inflammatory reaction. It is one of the most widespread …

Endometriosis, a highly prevalent gynecological disease, is often associated with infertility,
even in its milder forms (minimal and mild endometriosis). However, no consensus has been …

Endometriosis is a pathological condition which has been extensively studied, since its
pathophysiology stems from a broad spectrum of environmental influences and genetic …

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is highly associated with infertility. This
association seems to be related to oocyte impairment, mainly in the initial stages of …

Purpose The purpose of the present study was to investigate the epigenetic mechanisms
responsible for the aberrant aromatase expression (CYP19A1) in Cumulus Cells (CCs) of …

The aim of the present review was to discuss a matter of concern in the clinical field of
obstetrics/gynecology, namely the potency of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the management of …

Cumulus and mural granulosa cells of the ovarian follicle surround and interact with the
developing oocyte. These follicular cells reflect the oocyte's overall health and may indicate …