Nuclear receptors (NRs) are a family of transcription factors that regulate numerous
physiological processes such as metabolism, reproduction, inflammation, as well as the …

A sex-and gender-informed perspective increases rigor, promotes discovery, and expands
the relevance of biomedical research. In the current era of accountability to present data for …

Neuroinflammation is a physiological protective response in the context of infection and
injury. However, neuroinflammation, especially if chronic, may also drive …

Synthetic progestogens (progestins) have been linked to increased breast cancer risk;
however, the role of endogenous progesterone in breast physiology and carcinogenesis is …

Progesterone is commonly considered as a female reproductive hormone and is well-known
for its role in pregnancy. It is less well appreciated that progesterone and its metabolite …

Tumor markers are substances produced by the tumors or by other cells of the body in
response to cancer or certain benign conditions. Although most of these markers are made …

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition associated with pelvic pain and
infertility. Despite more than a century of research, the etiology of endometriosis still eludes …

Objective: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms are eliminated by ovarian
suppression and stimulated by administration of ovarian steroids, yet they appear with …

Embryo attachment and implantation is critical to successful reproduction of all eutherian
mammals, including humans; a better understanding of these processes could lead to …

The endometrium is crucial for the perpetuation of human species. It is a complex and
dynamic tissue lining the inner wall of the uterus, regulated throughout a woman's life based …