{"title":"Association between sleep quality and duration during pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Minhua Jiang, Renhong Sui, Xiaoqing Wu","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2391925","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2391925","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with several adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Previous studies reported a link between altered sleep and risk of GDM. This systematic review aims to collate evidence on the association between impaired sleep quality and duration, and the risk of GDM.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched up to January 20, 2024. Studies reporting the association between impaired sleep quality and duration and risk of GDM were included. Sleep quality was assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Random-effects meta-analysis was performed, and the results were reported as hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence interval (CI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>19 studies were included. Meta-analysis revealed a significant increase in the risk of GDM in pregnant women with poor sleep quality (i.e. <5 PSQI) (HR: 1.50, 95% CI: 1.26 - 1.78, <i>p</i> < .001). Sleep duration of <7 h (HR: 1.56, 95% CI.: 1.20 - 2.01, <i>p</i> < .001), and >8 h (HR: 2.32, 95% CI.: 1.19 - 4.50, <i>p</i> = .01) were also associated with a significantly higher incidence of GDM.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sleep quality and duration emerge as critical risk factors of GDM. Healthcare practitioners should consider targeted interventions to improve sleep hygiene as a potential measure for GDM prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2391925"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142132560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Giannini, Francesca Massimello, Marta Caretto, Giulia Cosimi, Paolo Mannella, Stefano Luisi, Angiolo Gadducci, Tommaso Simoncini
{"title":"Factors in malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis: A narrative review.","authors":"Andrea Giannini, Francesca Massimello, Marta Caretto, Giulia Cosimi, Paolo Mannella, Stefano Luisi, Angiolo Gadducci, Tommaso Simoncini","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2409911","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2409911","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endometriosis is a common estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease with a chronic course and a tendency to recur. The association between endometriosis and cancer has been studied for several years. Numerous reports have demonstrated a strong association between specific ovarian malignancies and endometriotic lesions. Atypical endometriosis has been widely described as a malignant precursor to ovarian epithelial tumors, particularly clear cell carcinomas and endometrioid carcinomas. These histological types associated with endometriosis develop predominantly in the ovary rather than in extragonadal sites. The detailed molecular mechanism of etiology remains unclear. Recent studies have analyzed the genetic and molecular mechanisms involved in endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer. A critical role appears to be played by a carcinogenic model based on iron-induced oxidative stress, which is typical of the endometriosis microenvironment. It has been hypothesized that trans-tubal reflux of blood, endometrial cells and associated iron-induced oxidative stress underlie the development of endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer. However, the multifactorial mechanisms of this malignant transformation are not fully understood. The aim of this review is to summaries the current epidemiological, histopathological, genetic and molecular findings in the progression of endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2409911"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142499110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vyacheslav Notanovich Lokshin, Aigerim Temirkhanovna Abshekenova, Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Michael Feichtinger, Sholpan Kenesovna Karibayeva, Dana Margulanovna Syzdykova
{"title":"Cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) - A systematic review of the literature.","authors":"Vyacheslav Notanovich Lokshin, Aigerim Temirkhanovna Abshekenova, Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Michael Feichtinger, Sholpan Kenesovna Karibayeva, Dana Margulanovna Syzdykova","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2414783","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2414783","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) stimulates ovaries to block the premature surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) by using micronized progesterone or a progestin during the follicular phase instead of the conventional gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues or GnRH antagonists downregulating LH to obtain multi-follicle engagement. Current work aims to assess the influence of progestogen treatment on ovarian stimulation and the ability to control LH surge, its efficacy and suitability in retrieving oocytes, without affecting the embryo quality and its benefit among infertile women long-term outcomes on children compared to standard stimulation protocols. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The literature review used the randomized control trials published in the Pubmed database from January 2015 to April 2021. To generate the citation list, the following keywords were used: 'progestin-primed ovarian stimulation', 'PPOS', 'micronized progesterone', 'medroxyprogesterone', and/or 'dydrogesterone'. The selected articles analyzed the cohort, intervention, and scheme of the progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) for in-vitro fertilization (IVF)/intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) used in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). <b>Results:</b> Overall we concluded that PPOS for IVF/ICSI in ART results in a higher number of obtained embryos, lower incidence of OHSS, equal duration of stimulation, number of retrieved oocytes, and number of MII oocytes. It is also suggested that long-term safety in children shows no significant difference between the study and control groups. <b>Conclusions:</b> Despite the outcomes of progestin stimulation cycles among all cohorts, we concluded that poor ovarian responders, patients with PCOS, women of advanced age and oocyte donors benefit the most from using PPOS.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2414783"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142463342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The significance of obesity for women's sexuality in the life span.","authors":"Peter Chedraui, Rossella E Nappi","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2324994","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2324994","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2324994"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140027908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Ribera Torres, Sònia Anglès-Acedo, Laura López Chardi, Eduard Mension Coll, Camil Castelo-Branco
{"title":"Systemic testosterone for the treatment of female sexual interest and arousal disorder (FSIAD) in the postmenopause.","authors":"Laura Ribera Torres, Sònia Anglès-Acedo, Laura López Chardi, Eduard Mension Coll, Camil Castelo-Branco","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2364220","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2364220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Female sexual interest and arousal disorder (FSIAD) is the most prevalent female sexual dysfunction in the postmenopause.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this review is to provide a summary of the currently available evidence on the use of testosterone in the treatment of FSIAD in postmenopausal women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative review on the topic was performed. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews and meta-analysis were considered. 123 articles were screened, 105 of them assessed for eligibility, and finally 9 were included in qualitative synthesis following the PRISMA declaration.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Current evidence recommends, with moderate therapeutic benefit, the use of systemic transdermal testosterone within the premenopausal physiological range in postmenopausal women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), the previous entity for low desire dysfunction, not primarily related to modifiable factors or comorbidities such as relationship or mental health problems. The available evidence is based on studies with heterogeneity on their design (different testosterone doses, routes of administration, testosterone use in combination and alone, sexual instruments of measurement). There is no data indicating severe short-term adverse effects, although long-term safety data is lacking.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite having testosterone as a valuable tool, therapeutic strategies are lacking in the pharmacological field of HSDD/FSIAD. Neuroimaging studies could provide valuable information regarding the sexual desire substrate and suggest the potential application of already approved drugs for women with a good safety profile. The use of validated instruments for HSDD in postmenopausal women, considering the level of distress, is necessary to be able to draw robust conclusions on the evaluated treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2364220"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141442463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of ovarian damage induced by chemotherapeutic drugs in female rats with G-CSF and platelet-rich plasma(PRP): an immunohistochemical study correlation with novel marker INSL-3.","authors":"Caglar Cetin, Sabri Berkem Okten, Olgu Enis Tok, Pınar Ozcan, Ayse Filiz Gokmen Karasu, Fatma Basak Tanoglu, Havva Sevde Taha, Seda Ates","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2023.2301551","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09513590.2023.2301551","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the impacts of Platelet-Rich Plasma(PRP) and Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor(G-CSF) on a rat model with induced ovarian follicular damage caused by cyclophosphamide(Cy).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Forty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated into seven distinct groups as; <b>Group 1(control):</b> NaCl intraperitoneal (IP) injection was administered on days D1, D7, and D14. <b>Group 2(Cy):</b>Cy IP injection on D1 + NaCl IP injection on D7 and D14 were administered. <b>Group 3(PRP):</b> PRP IP injection on D1,D7 and D14 were administered. <b>Group 4(Cy + PRP):</b>Cy IP injection on D1 and PRP IP injection on D1, D7 and D14 were administered. <b>Group 5(G-CSF):</b> G-CSF IP injection on D1, D7 and D14 were administered. <b>Group 6(Cy + G-CSF):</b>Cy IP injection on D1+ G-CSF IP injection on D1, D7 and D14 were administered. <b>Group 7(Cy + PRP + G-CSF):</b>Cy IP injection on D1+ PRP IP injection on D1,D7 and D14+ G-CSF IP injection on D1,D7 and D14 were administered. Follicular number, histological scores of AMH and INSL3 stained follicles at different stages of follicular development, and serum Anti-Müllerian hormone(AMH) were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The primary, secondary, and antral follicle intensity scores for AMH-positive staining were most prominent in Groups 3 and 5. There was no significant difference between groups 4, 6 and 7 compared to group 1 in terms of follicule counts and AMH staining. The intensity scores of AMH-positive staining follicles were notably reduced in group 2 compared to groups 4, 6, and 7, with a significant difference (<i>p</i> < .01). Among the groups, group 2 exhibited the least intense antral follicle staining for INSL3, displaying a significant difference(<i>p</i> < .01) compared to the remaining groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Autologous PRP and G-CSF might protect ovarian function in the face of ovarian damage caused by Cy-induced effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2301551"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139402609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yoo Ra Ko, Tae Hyung Kim, Eum Jin Hee, Woo Sik Lee, Se Jeong Kim
{"title":"Associations between maternal <i>MTHFR</i> polymorphisms and embryological outcomes in Korean patients with infertility undergoing IVF/ICSI cycles.","authors":"Yoo Ra Ko, Tae Hyung Kim, Eum Jin Hee, Woo Sik Lee, Se Jeong Kim","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2431224","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2431224","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Methylenetetrahydrofolatereductase (MTHFR) is important for folate metabolism, which is involved in DNA synthesis and cell growth. However, the relationship between Maternal <i>MTHFR</i> polymorphisms and outcomes in assisted reproduction remains controversial. This is the first study to explore the effect of <i>MTHFR</i> polymorphisms on the embryological outcomes in <i>in vitro</i> fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) cycles in Korean patients with infertility.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study included 173 women who underwent <i>MTHFR</i> genotyping between July, 2021 and June, 2022. The embryologic outcomes of 301 IVF/ICSI cycles were compared between groups according to MTHFR polymorphisms using ANOVA and Chi-square test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Oocyte maturation rates were 80.0%, 75.0%, and 71.4% for <i>MTHFR</i> 677CC, 677CT, and 677TT, respectively. Cleaved embryo formation and transplantable embryo rates were comparable across various maternal <i>MTHFR</i> 677 genotypes. Good-quality embryo (GQE) rate was higher for <i>MTHFR</i> 677CT than those for 677CC and 677TT (40.0% vs. 29.4%, <i>p</i> = 0.001 and 40.0% vs. 33.3%, <i>p</i> = 0.025, respectively). When analyzing the combined <i>MTHFR</i> genotypes, the oocyte maturation rate was significantly lower in 677TT than in 677CC 1298AA/677CC 1298AC and 677CC 1298CC/677CT 1298AA/677CT 1298AC (71.4% vs. 76.7%, <i>p</i> = 0.012 and 71.4% vs. 75.7%, <i>p</i> = 0.029, respectively). The <i>MTHFR</i> 677CC/1298CC, 677CT/1298AA, and 677CT/1298AC genotypes had the highest GQE rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong><i>MTHFR</i> 677TT genotype, which had the lowest enzymatic activity, had the lowest oocyte maturation rate. The combined <i>MTHFR</i> 677CC/1298CC, 677CT/1298AA, and 677CT/1298AC genotypes with intermediate enzyme activities had higher GQE rates. However, no differences were observed in the transplantable embryo rate between <i>MTHFR</i> genotypes.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2431224"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142667515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zecheng Wang, Xiangyan Ruan, Juan Du, Fengyu Jin, Muqing Gu, JiaoJiao Cheng, Yanqiu Li, Yanglu Li, Lili Liu, Yurui Wu, Alfred O Mueck
{"title":"Ovarian tissue cryopreservation for an 8 year old girl after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in China: case report and literature review.","authors":"Zecheng Wang, Xiangyan Ruan, Juan Du, Fengyu Jin, Muqing Gu, JiaoJiao Cheng, Yanqiu Li, Yanglu Li, Lili Liu, Yurui Wu, Alfred O Mueck","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2431219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09513590.2024.2431219","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Preconditioning before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) severely damages ovarian function, resulting in infertility and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) in young women and girls. Ovarian function and fertility preservation before HSCT is crucial. In China, many patients miss this opportunity, highlighting the need for ovarian function and fertility preservation after HSCT. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is a standard method for fertility preservation and protecting ovarian function. The objective of this case report is to report a case of OTC performed on an 8-year-old girl after HSCT, and present a review about the necessity and feasibility of ovarian preservation after HSCT.</p><p><strong>Case: </strong>An 8-year-old girl required a second HSCT due to a relapse of dermatomyositis. Before the procedure, she visited our center for OTC. Hormonal assessments showed FSH 1.17 IU/L, LH 0.00 IU/L, E2 < 11.80 pg/ml, and AMH 0.81 ng/ml. Pelvic ultrasound revealed bilateral ovarian sizes of approximately 1.5 × 0.7 × 0.7 cm and 1.6 × 0.9 × 0.7 cm, with 10 and 4 visible follicles, respectively. We proceeded with OTC, surgically retrieving the entire left ovary <i>via</i> laparoscopy. Seven ovarian cortical slices were cryopreserved by slow freezing, with an average of 1079 follicles in per 2 mm diameter cortical tissue slice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients who miss fertility preservation before HSCT should consult fertility preservation and gynecological endocrinology experts as early as possible after HSCT and undergo regular follow-up. If clinical evidence indicates residual ovarian function, fertility protection measures should be discussed promptly. OTC should be assessed as a successful option for women after HSCT.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2431219"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142716131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Min Kong, Xiaoxuan Xu, Longquan Xiang, Changhe Wang, Tao Jiang, Xiangyu Zhang, Pengmu Xie
{"title":"Case report: Ovarian steroid cell tumor with CA72-4 elevated","authors":"Min Kong, Xiaoxuan Xu, Longquan Xiang, Changhe Wang, Tao Jiang, Xiangyu Zhang, Pengmu Xie","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2400943","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09513590.2024.2400943","url":null,"abstract":"Ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified (SCT-NOS), is a rare subtype of sex cord-stromal tumor, characterized by hirsutism and virilization. There are, however, few tumor markers report...","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ke Liu, Xue Lei, Laigang Zhao, Hangyu Yu, Dian Wang, Lin Yang
{"title":"Cognitive shadows in perimenopause: linking subjective cognitive decline (SCD) to menopausal symptom severity.","authors":"Ke Liu, Xue Lei, Laigang Zhao, Hangyu Yu, Dian Wang, Lin Yang","doi":"10.1080/09513590.2024.2352134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09513590.2024.2352134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>As women approach perimenopause, the incidence of Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) rises. This study aims to investigate the association between SCD and the severity of perimenopausal symptoms.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Conducted at The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University Menopause Clinic from November 2022 to June 2023. Participants, aged 40-55 years, were classified as perimenopausal using the STRAW + 10 criteria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>SCD was assessed separately using the Chinese version of the SCD-Q9 scale and the SCD International Working Group (SCD-I) conceptual framework, while perimenopausal symptoms were evaluated with the Modified Kupperman Index (MKI). Linear relationships between MKI scores and SCD-Q9 scores were clarified using both univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses. Additionally, a multivariate Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the association between MKI scores and SCD classification based on SCD-I criteria.</p><p><strong>Main outcome measures: </strong>The primary outcomes were the Modified Kupperman Index scores, SCD-Q9 questionnaire scores, and the diagnosis of SCD based on SCD-I criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 101 participants, the average MKI score was 18.90 ± 9.74, and the average SCD-Q9 score was 4.57 ± 2.29. Both univariate and multivariate linear regressions demonstrated a positive correlation between these scores. A multivariate Logistic regression analysis, using MKI as the independent variable and SCD-I criteria classification as the dependent variable, revealed a significant positive association.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A notable association exists between SCD and perimenopausal symptoms severity. This underscores the potential clinical importance of addressing perimenopausal symptoms to mitigate SCD risks in women. Further studies should focus on clarifying the causality between these factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":12865,"journal":{"name":"Gynecological Endocrinology","volume":"40 1","pages":"2352134"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140944505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}