4 December 2023
Feline population control remains a concern as to whether it is intended for the short- or long-term. Induced sterilization of felids is critical in the case of feral, free-roaming cats, or the management of wild populations in Zoos or sanctuaries. T...
While hormonal contraceptives are efficacious and available in several forms for women, perception of safety and concern over side effects are a deterrent for many. Existing non-hormonal contraceptives include permanent sterilization, copper intraute...
Reproductive success in captive non-human primates (NHPs) has increased the demand for safe, effective, and reversible population control methods. This review provides an overview of the current literature on hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives...
Background/Objectives: The main contraceptive options for men are condoms, vasectomy and coitus interruptus. Clinical and preclinical trials are being conducted to develop a new male contraceptive (NMC), which can be either hormonal or non-hormonal....
Introduction: To date no standardized hormonal treatment protocols for non-binary transgender individuals have been described in the literature and there is a lack of data regarding their efficacy and safety. Objectives: To suggest possible treatment...
Background: Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) significantly impacts the quality of life in breast cancer patients leading to symptoms like vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, and genital discomfort. Quality of life in this context is measured using validated scal...
The contraception-based approach to wildlife management is a humane and effective alternative to population control methods. Wildlife management only has a few conventional ways to control overpopulation, such as culling, translocation, poisoning, an...
Current contraceptive methods interfere with folliculogenesis, fertilization, and embryo implantation by physical or hormonal approaches. Although hormonal contraceptive pills are effective in regulating egg formation, they are less effective in prev...
Background. Advances in the treatment of gynecological cancer have led to improvements in survival but also an increase in menopausal symptoms, especially in young women with premature iatrogenic menopause. Methods. A narrative review was performed t...
The use of samples or scats to provide important ecological, genetic, disease and physiology details on free-range populations is gaining popularity as an alternative non-invasive methodology. Koala populations in SE Queensland and NSW have recently...
This review aims to provide an insight into the application and efficiency of CIDR-based protocols for ES in goats raised under tropical and subtropical environments. In temperate regions, short-term CIDR treatments are replacing long-term treatments...
30 July 2019
The aim was to evaluate contraceptive behaviors, and factors affecting them, in the population of Polish-speaking women. A cross-sectional study was performed on 6763 women, current contraceptive users, aged 18 to 35. An anonymous and voluntary quest...
Background/Objectives: Perimenopause, impacting 80–90% of women, encompasses a range of vasomotor, urogenital, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms associated with the fluctuation and gradual reduction of gonadal hormones. Moreover, the onset or...
Introduction: What if porcine placental extract (PPE) could combat post-menopausal weight gain and lipid imbalances without the side effects of traditional hormone treatments? The menopause marks a critical shift in women’s health, with declini...
Background: Uterine leiomyomas, commonly known as fibroids, are the most prevalent benign tumors in women of reproductive age and a major contributor to gynecological morbidity. Although surgery and hormonal therapies are standard treatments, their a...
Background: Selenium (Se) is an essential component of selenoenzymes, which have catalytic and antioxidant functions. A low Se status has been reported in patients with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (AT) who benefit from Se supplementation. The role...
Background and Objectives: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), previously termed vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), is a prevalent hypoestrogenic condition characterized by genital, sexual, and urinary symptoms. Although hormonal therapies are effect...
In wheat, a series of dwarf and semi-dwarf plant varieties have been developed and utilized worldwide since the 1960s and caused the ‘Green Revolution’. To date, 25 reduced-height (Rht) genes have been identified, but only several genes f...
Background and Objectives: Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a condition that affects a large number of women and can significantly impact their quality of life. While several treatments are currently available for VVA, there are potential risks associat...
Flibanserin was licensed by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an oral non-hormonal therapy for pre-menopausal women with inhibited sexual desire disorder. However, it suffers from susceptibility to first-pass metabolism in the l...
Background: Vasomotor symptoms (VMSs) associated with menopause represent a significant challenge for many patients after cancer treatment, particularly if conventional menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is contraindicated. Methods: The Menopause after...
(1) Background: The influence of estrogen on cognitive and perceptual functions is debated. Some research suggests that estrogen increases arousal, improving cognitive function, while others propose that increased arousal might reduce performance in...
Background: Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome affects 10–15% of women, severely impacting their quality of life. First-line treatments include behavioural and physical therapy, and second-line medical treatments include medications such as vagi...
Background: This multicentric prospective study was carried out at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio Medico and Ospedale di Stato of St. Marino Republic. Between 1 January 2019, and 31 December 2022, all pre- and post-menopausal women d...
Background/Objectives: Seminolipid (sulfogalactosylglycerolipid (SGG)) is abundantly present on the sperm surface and its roles in sperm–egg interaction are well-documented. SGG liposomes have direct affinity for the zona pellucida (ZP), the eg...
Background and Objectives: Vulvo-vaginal atrophy (VVA), a prevalent condition among postmenopausal women, significantly impairs quality of life through symptoms like vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, and burning. Non-hormonal treatments, such as CO2 lase...
Background and Objectives: Endometriosis causes significant personal and societal burden. Despite this, research funding lags behind other chronic conditions. Determining where to prioritise these limited funds is therefore vital. Research priorities...
Background: This is a prospective study. Atrophic vulvovaginitis (VVA), a prevalent condition resulting from estrogen deficiency after the menopause, is characterized by symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching, burning, dyspareunia, and urinary dis...
Background/Objectives: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) encompasses a variety of symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency, affecting the genitourinary tract. Effective management often requires a multifaceted approach. Although radiofreq...
Objectives: Formononetin is one of the phytoestrogens that functions like a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). In this study, we evaluated the effects of formononetin on endometriosis progression in vitro and in vivo. Materials and methods...
A better understanding of interindividual differences and the development of targeted therapies is one of the major challenges of modern medicine. The sex of a person plays a crucial role in this regard. This systematic review aimed to summarise and...
The issue of stray cats and dogs is a global concern with considerable implications for animal welfare and public health. This review aims to provide an updated and comprehensive analysis of non-surgical contraceptive methods tested in studies contro...
Background/Objectives: Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a severe form of male infertility characterized by the absence of sperm in the ejaculate due to impaired spermatogenesis. Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) combined with intracytoplasmic sp...
Owing to their endocrine disruption effect, the hormone levels in animal-source food and medicines need to be efficiently and accurately quantified by a reliable analytical method. In the current study, by using a homonuclear decoupling and heteronuc...
The cuttage rooting method for Acer species is difficult to achieve a good efficacy as trees maintain good characteristics at the rejuvenation stage, thus improving the rooting of Acer species. The addition of exogenous hormones and rejuvenation can...
Background: Most work in endocrinology focus on the action of a single hormone, and very little on the cross-talks between two hormones. Here we characterize the nature of interactions between thyroid hormone and glucocorticoid signaling during Xenop...
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex psychiatric disorder accompanied by a variety of endocrine effects. Altered levels of the sex steroid hormones progesterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) have been shown to occur in patients with AN using short-...
The study of ovarian biology is hampered by the lack of in vitro models that faithfully recapitulate the physiology of granulosa cells (GCs). Primary GCs have a limited lifespan, while most immortalized lines are tumor-derived and exhibit non-physiol...
Hormone-binding proteins (HBPs) are specific carrier proteins that bind to a given hormone. A soluble carrier hormone binding protein (HBP), which can interact non-covalently and specifically with growth hormone, modulates or inhibits hormone signali...
Background/Objectives: Migraines are a common neurological disorder that significantly impact women, especially during their reproductive years. Hormonal, neurological, and lifestyle factors shape migraine patterns, with fluctuations during menstruat...
Background. Extensive research confirms that hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle significantly influence female athletic performance, with profound implications for public health, including promoting equitable access to sports and enhanc...
Levonorgestrel emergency contraception and other contraceptive methods are available over-the-counter (OTC); however youth continue to face a number of barriers in accessing healthcare services, including lack of knowledge of the method, fear of loss...
Background/Objectives: Endocrine hormones play critical roles in regulating physiological processes, and previous studies have reported their associations with psychiatric disorders. Levels of endocrine hormones and the risk of developing psychiatric...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a 3D-printed cannula in inducing ovulation in female rabbits without exogenous GnRH analogues. A total of 325 inseminations were performed across different physiological stages: nulliparous, multiparous lacta...
When studying stress in animals, it is important to understand the types of stress and their classification, and how to assess the stress levels in different animal species using different matrices accurately and precisely. The classification of stre...
(1) Background: Fire department cadets preparing to become firefighters and paramedics experience high levels of stress when participating in incidents like traffic accidents and fires. Stress adversely affects health, and coping with it proves diffi...
More than 50% of all people living with HIV worldwide are women. Globally, HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among women aged 15 to 44. The safe and effective methods of hormonal contraception are an essential component of preventive medical car...
The absence of non-invasive methods for assessing bone material and structural changes is a significant diagnostic challenge. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) bone mineral density (BMD) testing is the gold standard for osteoporosis diagnosis. B...
Accurate measurement of steroid hormones is crucial to elucidate new mechanisms of action and diagnose steroid metabolism-related diseases. This study presents a simple, sensitive, and automated analytical method for nine representative steroid hormo...
Background: Cigarette smoking is one of the most common lifestyle and environmental risk factors for male infertility. Although smoking has been implicated in male fertility decline, the association between endocrine disruption and semen quality redu...
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