Its semi-allogeneic nature renders the conceptus vulnerable to attack by the maternal
immune system. Several protective mechanisms operate during gestation to correct the …

The specific regulation of inflammatory processes by steroid hormones has been actively
studied in recent years, especially by progesterone (P4) and progestins. The mechanisms of …

Progesterone is well known for its numerous endocrinologic roles in pregnancy but is also
endowed with fascinating immunomodulatory capabilities. It can downregulate the induction …

Synthetic musks (SMs) are odor additives commonly used in the personal care products.
Their wide existence in the environment and the recently reported adverse impact on the …

Recurrent Miscarriage is an early pregnancy complication which affects about 1–3% of child-
bearing couples. The mechanisms involved in the occurrence of recurrent miscarriages are …

Microbial infections are a threat to women's reproductive health. Although reproductive
cycles and pregnancy are controlled by sex hormones, the impact of hormones on host …

Proper placental development in early pregnancy ensures a positive outcome later on. The
developmental relationship between the placenta and embryonic organs, such as the heart …

Synthetic musks (SMs) with pleasant odor have been extensively used in personal care
products. SMs are emerging contaminants due to the wide detection in human breast milk …

Luteal phase (LP) is the period of time beginning shortly after ovulation and ending either
with luteolysis, shortly before menstrual bleeding, or with the establishment of pregnancy …

The number of metabolomics studies have increased dramatically in recent years, spanning
from basic/mechanistic research to the identification and validation of clinical biomarkers …