Appropriate mechanical function of the uterine cervix is critical for maintaining a pregnancy
to term so that the fetus can develop fully. At the end of pregnancy, however, the cervix must …

The structure of the cervix is integral to the maintenance of pregnancy, keeping the
developing baby in utero and forming a barrier to the ascent of microorganisms from the …

Common events in the clinic, such as uterine curettage or inflammation, may lead to
irreversible endometrial damage, often resulting in infertility in women of childbearing age …

Although there has been an upsurge of interest in research on women's sexual and
reproductive health, most of the research has remained confined to the obstetrics and …

The structural integrity of the cervix in pregnancy is necessary for carrying a pregnancy until
term, and the organization of human cervical tissue collagen likely plays an important role in …

Preterm birth is a strong contributor to perinatal mortality, and preterm infants that survive are
at risk for long-term morbidities. During most of pregnancy, appropriate mechanical function …

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 …

Approximately one in ten (approximately 500,000) pregnancies results in preterm birth (PTB)
annually in the United States. Although we have seen a slight decrease in the US PTB rate …

A coupled thermal–mechanical model based on the Eulerian formulation is developed for
the steady-state dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW) process. Multiple phase flow theories …

This paper discusses tension–compression asymmetry properties of Ogden hyperelastic
formulations. It is shown that if all negative or all positive Ogden coefficients are used …