Androgen-secreting adult granulosa cell tumor in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case report.

To present the clinicopathologic findings of the second case of androgen-secreting adult granulosa cell tumor (AGCT) in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and discuss in the light of the literature. Description of a case and discussion of the literature. A patient with oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea and hirsutism who was diagnosed as PCOS and treated by oral contraceptive for three years, then left ovarian solid and liquid mass was found and pathologically confirmed to be androgen-secreting AGCT after left oophorectomy.

The effects of first-trimester subchorionic hematoma on pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Although first-trimester subchorionic hematoma (SCH) always concerns expectant parents, its clinical significance remains controversial. This study aimed to examine the relationship between SCH and its association with subsequent miscarriage and other perinatal outcomes in singleton pregnancies.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study including 43,660 women who underwent routine prenatal care since the first trimester and then were followed up for maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Neuroprotective Effects of Estrogen Through BDNF-Transient Receptor Potential Channels 6 Signaling Pathway in the Hippocampus in a Rat Model of Perimenopausal Depression.

Estradiol (E) has been proven to be effective in treating perimenopausal depression (PD); however, the downstream signaling pathways have not been fully elucidated. Transient receptor potential channels 6 (TRPC6) plays a vital role in promoting neuronal development and the formation of excitatory synapses. At present, we found that the serum levels of E and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) declined significantly in the women with PD compared to perimenopausal women, which was accompanied by a clear reduction in TRPC6 levels.

Genomic imbalance in euploid pregnancy loss.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate genomic imbalance in euploid products of conceptions (POCs) detected by chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) and its association with clinical characteristics.

Methods: In a retrospective cohort study where all women with singleton pregnancy losses underwent CMA detection of POCs, only patients with euploid POCs were included in the analysis. The clinical features were compared between those with and without a copy number variant (CNV).

Copy Number Variation Analysis of Euploid Pregnancy Loss.

Copy number variant (CNV) is believed to be the potential genetic cause of pregnancy loss. However, CNVs less than 3 Mb in euploid products of conceptions (POCs) remain largely unexplored. The aim of this study was to investigate the features of CNVs less than 3 Mb in POCs and their potential clinical significance in pregnancy loss/fetal death.

The performance of Cobas HPV test for cervical cancer screening in Chinese female migrant workers.

This study aimed to evaluate the performance of Cobas human papillomavirus (HPV) test in cervical cancer screening. A total of 3442 women aged ⩾20 years used Cobas HPV and hybrid capture 2 (HC2) tests were included in this study. Women with any positive result were examined by liquid-based cytology (LBC) test.

Chromosomal Aneuploidy Associated With Clinical Characteristics of Pregnancy Loss.

Objective: Embryonic aneuploidy is found in about half of sporadic pregnancy losses and the associations between the chromosomal aneuploidy and clinical characteristics of pregnancy loss remain unclear. The aims of this study were to evaluate the associations between chromosomal aneuploidy of products of conception (POC) and clinical features of pregnancy loss.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study including 1,102 women experienced singleton pregnancy loss and underwent chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) detection of POC in our hospital.

Safety and Efficacy of Combined Oral Contraceptive Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone (YAZ) in Chinese Women: A Single-Arm, Open-Label, Multicenter, Post-Authorization Study.

Introduction: The study was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of a combined oral contraceptive, YAZ, containing 3 mg drospirenone/20 μg ethinyl estradiol administered in a 24/4 regimen.

Methods: This was a single-arm, open-label, interventional, post-authorization safety surveillance study of YAZ across 6 treatment cycles. Primary objective was assessing its safety profile in Chinese women.

Rare copy number variants in the genome of Chinese female children and adolescents with Turner syndrome.

Turner syndrome (TS) is a congenital disease caused by complete or partial loss of one X chromosome. Low bone mineral status is a major phenotypic characteristic of TS that can not be fully explained by X chromosome loss, suggesting other autosomal-linked mutations may also exist. Therefore, the present study aimed to detect potential genetic mutations in TS through examination of copy number variation (CNV).

Metabolic effect of obesity on polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents: a meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis provides an updated and comprehensive estimate of the effects of obesity on metabolic disorders in adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Relevant articles consistent with the search terms published up to 31 January 2014 were retrieved from PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CENTRAL. Thirteen articles (16 independent studies) conformed to the inclusion criteria.

Body composition and bone mineral status in patients with Turner syndrome.

Turner syndrome (TS) is associated with decreased bone mineral density and increased fracture rate. However, the developmental trajectory of bone density or body composition in patients with TS is still unclear. The present study tested the hypothesis that different karyotypes and/or age contributes to abnormal body composition and decreased bone mineral status parameters in patients with TS.