Clinical Study on the Therapeutic Effect of Combined Traditional Chinese Medicine with Acupoint Injection and Herbal Paste Application in Treating Ovulatory Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of combined traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy with acupoint injection and herbal patch application on patients with ovulatory dysfunction associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods: A total of 80 PCOS patients who received treatment at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine between October 2022 and March 2024 were enrolled in this study. They were randomly divided into a control group (n = 40) and an observation group (n = 40). The control group received conventional Western medical treatments, while the observation group was administered TCM combined with acupoint injection and herbal patch application. Pre- and post-treatment conditions were compared between the two groups. Results: After treatment, the overall effective rate was significantly higher in the observation group compared to the control group (P 0.05). Following treatment, both ovulation and pregnancy rates increased in both groups, but the increase was more evident in the observation group, showing a statistically significant difference (P < 0.01). Conclusion: For patients with oligoovulation or anovulation due to PCOS, the combined use of TCM, acupoint injection, and herbal patch application appears to be effective in improving systemic symptoms and achieving notable clinical outcomes.

Exploring the medication pattern and mechanism of action of traditional Chinese medicine in treating polycystic ovary syndrome with kidney deficiency and blood stasis based on data mining and network pharmacology

Background:Using network pharmacology to explore the potential molecular mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in treating polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)with kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome.Method:Collect the related literature materials of PCOS with kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome treated by traditional Chinese medicine in four databases in recent ten years,extract the information of prescriptions and complete the frequency analysis.Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database was used to screen out the effective components.Use Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man and other databases to screen PCOS disease targets.The intersection targets obtained by clustering prescription and PCOS disease targets were submitted to STRING database for protein-protein interaction network analysis,and Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways were analysed by Metascape.Result:There are 155 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines used in the literature.The most commonly utilized ones are Cuscutae Semen,Angelicae Sinensis Radix,and Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata.The results of the cluster analysis indicated that the plants most commonly found throughout the prescription were Leonuri Herba,Lycopi Herba,Dipsaci Radix,etc.GO results show that biological processes include cell reaction to organic nitrogen compounds and cell reaction to nitrogen compounds.The functional display of GO molecule includes cytokine receptor binding,signal receptor regulator activity and so on.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes results show that the possible mechanisms of action are cancer pathway,an endocrine resistance signal pathway.Conclusion:Through data mining,the cluster prescription for PCOS with kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome is Leonuri Herba,Lycopi Herba,Dipsaci Radix,etc.The network pharmacology research of cluster prescription shows that the main drug components for treating PCOS with kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome are quercetin,kaempferol,luteolin,tanshinone IIA,etc.,which act on PTGS2,NCOA2,and other targets,and treat PCOS with kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome through cancer and endocrine resistance.

QTL Analysis of Traits Related to Melon Stigma and Ovary Size

The melon varieties MR-1 and M4-7 were used as the parent materials to produce hybrids.A total of 170 F2 individuals were used as the mapping population to construct a genetic linkage map.In this study,240 cleaved amplified polymorphism sequence(CAPS)molecular markers were developed,and 105 of which showed polymorphism between parents.The map contained 105 markers grouped into 12 linkage groups,spanning a total length of 1998.85 cM,with an average length of 19.04 cM between markers.The composite interval mapping(CIM)method was used to detect QTLs related with melon stigma and ovary traits:stigma longitudinal diameter(STLD),stigma transverse diameter(STTD),stigma weight(STW),ovary longitudinal diameter(OLD),and ovary transverse diameter(OTD).A total of nine QTLs were identified:six for stigma size and three for ovary size.A total of six loci were detected for stigma size,which included two loci for stigma longitudinal diameter,two loci for stigma transverse diameter,and two loci for stigma weight.The major effective locus regulating stigma transverse diameter was qSTTD-9-1.A total of three loci were identified for ovary size traits,including one locus for ovary longitudinal diameter and two loci for ovary transverse diameter.

Clinical efficacy of bushen huatan huoxue recipe in combination with acupuncture in treating patients suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy and effects on sex hormone level and glucose metabolism indexes of acupuncture therapy combined with the Bushen Huatan Huoxue Recipe in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)with insulin resistance(IR).Methods:The patients with PCOS-IR admitted from December 2021 to December 2022 were randomly divided into two groups,30 cases in each group.The comparison one and the observation one were given the relevant treatment of metformin and traditional Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture,respectively.The evidence points,sex hormone indexes and glucose metabolism indexes were compared between the two groups before and after treatment,and the insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),glucose area under the curve(GLU-AUC)and blood insulin area under the curve(INS-AUC)were calculated.Results:The evidence points of the observation group of patients were less than the pre-treatment and comparison groups;after treatment,the follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH)level of patients in the observation group was more than the control and pre-treatment groups(P<0.05),and the ratio of luteinizing hormone(LH)to follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH)was less than that of the comparison and pre-treatment groups(P<0.05),and the levels of LH and testosterone(T)were reduced to varying degrees in both groups around the time of treatment(P<0.05).The patients in the observation group had lower levels of 0.5hPG than those in the comparison group and pretreatment(both P<0.05),and the levels of 3hPG in both groups were lower than those before treatment(P<0.05).The oral OGIRT in each of the two groups after treatment was lower than that of pretreatment(P<0.05).HOMA-IR and INS-AUC of the observation group were lower than those of the control group and pre-treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion:The treatment of PCOS-IR patients with Bushen Huatan Huoxue Recipe combined with acupuncture can improve the sex hormone,glucose metabolism level and insulin resistance.

Research progress of natural products in treating polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a common metabolic disorder reproductive endocrine disease in puberty and women of childbearing age.At present,metformin is mainly used in clinical to treat PCOS.From recent researches,many natural products,such as flavonoids,alkaloids,cumarins,etc,showed curing effects on PCOS.These have been attracting more and more attention.By searching the researches from database of CNKI,PubMed etc,this paper aims at providing a reference for PCOS drug research and development.

Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on related variables of obesity complicated with polycystic ovary syndrome

BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is closely related to obesity,and weight loss can significantly improve the metabolic,endocrine and reproductive functions of obese individuals with PCOS.However,the efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy(LSG)for obesity with PCOS are unclear.AIM The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of LSG on related variables in obese patients with PCOS.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 32 obese patients with PCOS who received LSG treatment at the Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from 2013 to 2020.The changes in anthropometric indices,insulin,testosterone,estradiol,follicle stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),menstrual cycle and LH/FSH ratio before and 1 mo,3 mo,6 mo and 12 mo after the operation were statistically analyzed.RESULTS At 1 mo,3 mo,6 mo and 12 mo after surgery,the anthropometric indices,such as body weight and body mass index,of all patients were lower than those before the operation.The percentage excess weight loss(EWL%)at 1 mo,3 mo,6 mo and 1 year of follow-up were 25,40,46 and 65,respectively.The PCOS-related indices,such as insulin,testosterone,estradiol,follicle stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH)and menstrual cycle,were improved to varying degrees.During the 1-year follow-up,the average serum testosterone decreased from preoperative 0.72 ng/mL to 0.43 ng/mL(P<0.05),average fasting insulin level(9.0 mIU/mL,preoperative 34.2 mil,LH level,4.4 mIU/mL,preoperative 6.1 mIU/mL).The level of FSH(3.8 U/L,4.8 U/p0.05)and the ratio of LH/FSH(0.7,1.3/p0.05)were more relieved than those before surgery.During the postoperative follow-up,it was found that the menstrual cycle of 27 patients(nasty 27)returned to normal,and 6 patients(18%)who intended to become pregnant became pregnant within 1 year after surgery.CONCLUSION The weight loss effect of LSG is obvious and affirmative,and the endocrine index of obese patients with PCOS is also improved to some extent,although the mechanism is not clear.Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is expected to become a backup choice for patients with polycystic ovaries in the future.

Research Progress on Mechanism of Ovulation Disorder in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a reproductive endocrine disease characterized by ovulation disorder,hyperandrogenism and/or polycystic ovary.Follicular development disorder caused by PCOS accounts for up to 75%of anovulatory infertility,which is a common cause of infertility and affects up to 15%of reproductive aged women worldwide.Oxidative stress,chronic inflammation,endoplasmic reticulum stress and other pathological conditions coexist in the ovarian microenvironment of PCOS,which are further aggravated under the action of high levels of androgens,synergistically deteriorating the follicular microenvironment,leading to ovulation disorders in PCOS patients.This paper briefly reviewed the research on the mechanism of PCOS ovulation disorder in recent years.

Effect of Astragalus-hawthorn on ovarian reproductive function and inflammatory mechanism of action in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome

Objective:To investigate the effects of prophylactic administration of Astragalus-Hawthorn on ovarian reproductive function and inflammatory mechanism in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).Methods:Fifty 21-day-old female rats were randomly divided into five groups of 10 rats each:Normal group,Model group,Astragalus group,Hawthorn group and Astragalus-Hawthorn group.All groups,except the normal group,were fed a high-fat model diet.Each treatment group received astragalus,hawthorn and an astragalus-hawthorn solution orally during the molding period for an intervention period of 15 weeks.The estrous cycle of the rats in each group was observed under the microscope from week 8,the interference rate was calculated,changes in ovarian tissues were observed by HE staining and the levels of sex hormones,proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors in the serum of the rats were measured by ELISA.Results:Rate of estrous cycle disorders were more frequent in the model group than in the normal group.(P<0.01);ovarian tissue was polycystic,with few corpora lutea and sinusoids and numerous follicular ovarian cysts;Luteinising hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone(LH/FSH),testosterone(T),interleukin 6(IL-6),interleukin 17A(IL-17A)and tumour necrosis factor(TNF-α)levels were significantly higher in the model group than in the normal group;interleukin 10(IL-10)was significantly lower than in the normal group(P<0.05).Compared to the model group,rats in the Astragalus and hawthorn groups had a lower rate of estrous cycle disorders(P<0.01);the number of cystic follicles in the ovarian tissue decreased;the number of mature follicles and corpus luteum increased;LH/FSH,T,IL-6 and IL-17A levels were significantly lower in the Astragalus group,hawthorn group and the Astragalus and hawthorn groups;TNF-αlevels were significantly lower in the astragalus and hawthorn groups;IL-10 levels were significantly higher in the hawthorn and astragalus hawthorn groups(P<0.05).IL-10 levels were significantly higher in the astragalus and hawthorn groups(P<0.05).Compared to the astragalus group,T levels were significantly lower in the astragalus and hawthorn groups and IL-10 levels were significantly higher in the astragalus and hawthorn groups(P<0.05).Compared to the hawthorn group,levels of T and IL-17A were significantly lower in the astragalus-hawthorn group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Astragalus-Hawthorn prophylactic administration can improve ovarian reproductive function in rats with PCOS,and the mechanism of action may be related to reducing the levels of pro-inflammatory factors IL-6,IL-17A and TNF-α,increasing the levels of anti-inflammatory factor IL-10,and reducing the inflammatory state.

Effect of vitamin supplementation on polycystic ovary syndrome and key pathways implicated in its development:A Mendelian randomization study

BACKGROUND Many epidemiologic investigations have explored the relationship between viatmins and polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).However,the effectiveness of vitamin,vitamin-like nutrient,or mineral supplementation in reducing the risk of PCOS remains a subject of debate.AIM To investigate the impact of plasma levels of vitamins A,B12,D,E,and K on PCOS and key pathways implicated in its development,namely,insulin resistance,hyperlipidemia,and obesity,through Mendelian randomization(MR)analysis.METHODS Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with vitamin levels were selected from genome-wide association studies.The primary analysis was performed using the random-effects inverse-variance-weighted approach.Complementary analyses were conducted using the weighted median,MR-Egger,MR-robust adjusted profile score,and MR-PRESSO approaches.RESULTS The results provided suggestive evidence of a decreased risk of PCOS with genetically predicted higher levels of vitamin E(odds ratio[OR]=0.118;95%confidence interval[CI]:0.071–0.226;P<0.001)and vitamin B12(OR=0.753,95%CI:0.568–0.998,P=0.048).An association was observed between vitamin E levels and insulin resistance(OR=0.977,95%CI:0.976–0.978,P<0.001).Additionally,genetically predicted higher concentrations of vitamins E,D,and A were suggested to be associated with a decreased risk of hyperlipidemia.Increased vitamins K and B12 levels were linked to a lower obesity risk(OR=0.917,95%CI:0.848–0.992,P=0.031).CONCLUSION The findings of this MR study suggest a causal relationship between increased vitamins A,D,E,K,and B12 levels and a reduced risk of PCOS or primary pathways implicated in its development.

Effects of Qigongwan on Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway in Rats with Polycystic Ovary syndrome

[Objectives] To explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Qigongwan on PCOS model rats by detecting the changes in sex hormone levels in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and observing the effects of ovarian pathological morphological changes, apoptosis and expression of Wnt/β-β catenin signaling pathway protein. [Methods] Ten of 40 female SD rats were randomly selected as the normal group, and the other 30 rats were treated with letrozole combined with high-fat diet to establish the PCOS rat model. After successful modeling, the model group was randomly divided into Qigongwan group, positive Daying-35 (Ethinylestradiol and Cyproterone Acetate Tablets) group and model group, with 10 rats in each group. Qigongwan group was given 14.7 g/(kg·d) by gavage, Daying-35 group was given 0.21 mg/(kg·d) by oral gavage, and normal group and model group were given the same amount of distilled water, and the intervention lasted for 21 d. ELISA method was used to detect the levels of hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (T), estradiol (E 2) and progesterone (P) in serum. HE staining was used to observe the pathological morphological changes of ovarian tissues;TUNEL staining was used to observe apoptosis of ovarian tissue granule cells;the expression of Wnt, β-catenin protein in rat ovarian tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry. [Results] (i) Compared with the model group, Qigongwan group and Daying-35 group could significantly increase serum E 2 and P levels, significantly reduce serum T levels ( P <0.01), significantly reduce serum LH levels and LH/FSH ratio ( P <0.01), and increase serum FSH levels ( P <0.05) in different degrees. (ii)The results of HE staining showed that compared with the model group, Qigongwan and Daying-35 groups could improve follicular development and reduce atretic follicles in different degrees. Compared with Daying-35 group, the number of GC layers in Qigongwan group was significantly increased. (iii) The results of TUNEL staining showed that compared with the model group, the rate of TUNEL-positive cells in the Qigongwan group and Daying-35 group decreased significantly ( P <0.01). (iv) The immunohistochemical results showed that compared with the model group, the expression levels of wnt and β-catenin in the Qigongwan group and the Daying-35 group increased in different degrees ( P <0.05), and the expression range increased. [Conclusions] Qigongwan can regulate the secretion level of sex hormones such as FSH and LH, improve the pathological damage of ovarian tissue, and inhibit apoptosis of ovarian granule cells, and its mechanism may be related to the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

补肾化痰法治疗多囊卵巢综合征胰岛素抵抗研究进展

多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovarian syndrome,PCOS)是育龄期女性常见的生殖内分泌及代谢紊乱性疾病。胰岛素抵抗(insulin resisitance,IR)是PCOS发生发展的重要病理因素,且50%及以上的PCOS患者伴有IR。中医认为肾虚痰湿是多囊卵巢综合征胰岛素抵抗(PCOS-IR)的主要病机之一,西医认为PCOS-IR的发生机制可能与胰岛素信号通路异常、炎症反应、氧化应激和肠道菌群失调有关。补肾化痰法治疗PCOS-IR能够起到改善糖脂代谢、调节性激素、抗炎抗氧化的作用。文章就PCOS-IR的中医病机、西医发生机制及补肾化痰法在PCOS-IR中的临床应用进行综述,以期为补肾化痰法应用于临床PCOS-IR的诊疗提供依据。

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Related Infertility Based on the Theory of“Liver and Kidney Homology”

Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is an endocrine disorder caused by hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian(HPO)axis dysfunction.In the field of gynecology and reproduction,PCOS has emerged as both a research hot spot and a challenging area of study.According to Chinese medicine,this disease is related to kidney deficiency,phlegm and dampness obstruction,blood stasis and interconnection,Chong pulse impassability,the lack of Ren pulse,and the loss of uterine nourishment,all of which affect the normal development and maturation of eggs as well as the duration at which menstrual blood stores.In this paper,based on the theoretical basis of“liver collects blood,regulates the flow of qi,and is the master of drainage,”we explore the rationality of the treatment of this disease from the perspective of“liver and kidney have the same origin”and the development of PCOS-related infertility in relation to dysfunctional internal organs.We also explore the feasibility of treatment from the perspective of“liver and kidney homology,”expand the ideas for treatment,as well as develop and innovate the application of organ identification in PCOS in relation to infertility.

Effect of Mitochondrial Function of Ovarian Granulosa Cells on In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer Outcomes in Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients

Objective:To investigate the effect of abnormal ovarian granulosa cell metabolism on in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET)outcomes in obese polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)patients.Methods:Patients with PCOS who met the study criteria were screened according to the inclusion criteria.A total of 32 patients with obese PCOS were recruited into the study group,and 39 patients with non-obese PCOS were recruited into the control group.The general data(age,body mass index,and years of infertility),insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),granulosa cell mitochondrial function,and IVF-ET outcome of patients in the study group and control group were retrospectively analyzed.Results:The differences in age and years of infertility between the study group and the control group were insignificant(P>0.05),and the body mass index(BMI)of the study group and control group was 30.5±1.24 kg/m2 and 22.3±1.12 kg/m2,respectively,in which the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05);the HOMA-IR of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);the reactive oxygen species(ROS)in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05),and the ATP content in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05);comparing the FSH and LH levels between the two groups,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05);the rate of IVF-ET failure was significantly higher in the study group than in the control group.Conclusion:PCOS is a complex endocrine disorder,and obesity is one of the independent risk factors for the development of PCOS.

“双固一通”针法治疗肥胖型多囊卵巢综合征的临床疗效观察

目的探讨“双固一通”针法对肥胖型多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)患者体重、糖脂代谢、月经情况的影响。方法选取肥胖型PCOS患者65例随机分为“双固一通”组和对照组,分别予以“双固一通”针法及二甲双胍口服治疗,连续治疗3个月经周期。治疗期间两组均采取生活方式管理。观察两组患者治疗前后糖脂代谢(空腹血糖、胰岛素、HOMA-IR指数、甘油三酯)、体质量指数(BMI)与腰臀比(WHR)和血清激素水平(LH、T、E2、FSH)的变化。结果“双固一通”组能降低患者血糖、空腹胰岛素水平,HOMA-IR指数、甘油三酯水平、BMI、WHR水平(P<0.05)、及血清LH、T、E2含量显著降低(P<0.01)。改善空腹血糖、胰岛素、甘油三酯、BMI、WHR、LH、E2方面疗效均优于对照组。结论“双固一通”针法治疗肥胖型PCOS疗效肯定,较二甲双胍更具优势,值得推广应用.

Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Electroacupuncture on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome of Kidney Deficiency and Phlegm Dampness Type and Oxidative Stress Level

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture on improving polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)of kidney deficiency and phlegm dampness type and serum oxidative stress level.Methods:There were 68 patients with polycystic ovary syndrome were randomly divided into observation group(34 cases)and the control group(34 cases),The observation group was treated by electroacupuncture,while the control group was treated by placebo electroacupuncture.Combined with the evaluation of menstrual cycle,menstrual color,quality,quantity and TCM symptom integral index,the difference of curative effect between the two groups was observed,and the levels of peripheral blood,sex hormones,insulin resistance and oxidative stress were detected before and after treatment for 3 months.Results:The total effective rate in the observation group was better than that in the control group(P<0.01);After intervention,serum LH,FSH,E_(2) and LH/FSH in the observation group were significantly different from those before intervention.The D values of serum LH,FSH,LH/FSH and E_(2) before and after intervention were significantly different between the two groups(P<0.01);Comparing the level of androgen,the serum A4 and T in the observation group were significantly different from those before intervention(P<0.01);After intervention,there was a significant difference in serum A4 and T between the two groups(P<0.01),and there was a significant difference in D value between the two groups before and after intervention;There was a difference in insulin resistance in the observation group before and after intervention(P<0.05),and there was a significant difference in D value between the two groups before and after intervention(P<0.01);After the intervention,the serum SOD,MDA,ROS in the observation group were significantly different from those before the intervention;After intervention,the results of serum SOD and ROS in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group;There was no significant difference in serum MDA results.There were significant differences in SOD,MDA,ROS between the two groups before and after intervention.Conclusion:Electroacupuncture can improve oxidative stress injury,insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients.

针刺关元-三阴交对DOR患者卵巢储备功能及卵巢血流灌注的影响

目的探究针刺关元-三阴交对卵巢储备功能下降(DOR)患者卵巢储备功能及卵巢血流灌注的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年12月我院收治的DOR患者80例进行研究。将80例患者均分为观察组和对照组各40例。对照组:基础治疗。观察组:基础治疗+针刺关元-三阴交。观察卵巢储备功能、卵巢血流灌注及不良反应。结果两组治疗前后的AFC比较差异均不显著(P>0.05),治疗前,两组FSH、FSH/LH、AMH差异不显著,P>0.05,治疗后的FSH、FSH/LH均降低,AMH增加,P<0.05,且观察组FSH(9.32±2.15)U/L、FSH/LH(1.81±0.21)低于对照组(10.77±2.22)U/L、(1.98±0.23),AMH(1.75±0.50)ng/mL高于对照组(1.51±0.54)ng/mL,差异显著,P<0.05。两组治疗前后的卵巢直径比较差异均不显著(P>0.05),治疗前,两组DOR患者PI、RI差异不显著,P>0.05,治疗后,PI、RI均降低,观察组PI(0.80±0.11)、RI(0.53±0.10)低于对照组(0.86±0.14)、(0.58±0.12),差异显著,P<0.05。两组均无血肿、感染、疼痛、晕针、滞针等不良反应。结论针刺关元-三阴交能够显著改善DOR患者卵巢储备功能及卵巢血流灌注,且安全性高。

卵巢巨大包块311例临床分析

目的:探讨卵巢巨大包块(平均径线≥10 cm)的临床和病理特征,并分析不同年龄层患者的临床特点。方法:回顾性分析2014年1月至2022年12月于南京大学医学院附属鼓楼医院经手术确诊的311例来源于卵巢的巨大包块患者的临床和病理特点。并将患者按年龄和包块平均径线进一步分层,比较不同年龄组和不同包块平均径线组临床和病理特征的差异。结果:①患者中位年龄44(24,60)岁。首发症状依次为体检发现卵巢包块、腹痛、腹胀、自觉腹部膨隆、出现压迫症状。②手术方式依次为:单侧卵巢切除术(30.5%,95/311),卵巢囊肿剥除术(28.9%,90/311),肿瘤分期或肿瘤细胞减灭术(28.0%,87/311),全子宫+双侧附件切除术(12.5%,39/311)。③病理类型为:良性(49.5%,154/311)、恶性(31.8%,99/311)、交界性(18.7%,58/311)。④<20岁组患者因发现腹部膨隆就诊者,显著高于其他两组(P<0.05)。>50岁组的卵巢切除率高于其他两组(P<0.05),且<20岁组患者的单侧卵巢切除率仍高达30.1%(15/49)。⑤包块大小与病程的长短相关,病程1~6月时,包块径线>30 cm者最常见(P<0.05)。>30 cm组交界性肿瘤的发生率显著高于其他两组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:卵巢巨大包块以卵巢黏液性及卵巢交界性黏液肿瘤多见。包块大小随病程的延长有增大趋势,且随着包块增大,交界性肿瘤发生率随之升高。同时应加强年轻群体的健康宣教,当出现腹痛、腹胀,尤其是下腹膨隆时应及时就诊,以避免因交界性肿瘤等切除卵巢。

基于RNA-Seq技术筛选姜曲海猪子宫和卵巢发育相关基因

母猪的子宫和卵巢组织发育情况直接影响母猪的繁殖性能,进而对养猪业的经济效益造成重大影响。为探究姜曲海猪子宫和卵巢发育的分子机理,本研究选取1月龄和8月龄姜曲海猪各3头,利用转录组测序技术(RNA-Seq)对子宫和卵巢组织进行测序,通过生物信息学手段筛选差异表达基因并进行基因本体(Gene ontology,GO)和京都基因和基因组百科全书(Kyoto ncyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)富集分析,再与猪数量性状基因座(Quantitative trait locus,QTL)数据库比对后鉴定出重要的候选基因。结果显示,1月龄和8月龄姜曲海猪子宫组织中有1688个差异表达基因,表达上调和下调的基因各844个;卵巢组织中存在3833个差异表达基因,其中2831个表达上调,1002个表达下调。富集分析结果显示这些差异表达基因主要显著富集于动物器官发育、组织发育和细胞分化等生物学过程。本研究在子宫和卵巢组织中分别筛选出11个和31个与发育性状有关的候选基因,其中共有的候选基因有6个,分别为LHFPL1、MTUS2、LIF、RBP4、EPHB2和TESC。本研究结果为姜曲海猪子宫和卵巢发育分子层面的研究提供了参考,也为今后姜曲海猪繁殖性状的分子改良提供了新的研究方向。

卵巢扭转常规超声表现

目的观察卵巢扭转的常规超声表现。方法回顾性分析32例经手术证实的卵巢扭转,观察其常规超声表现。结果32例中,6例为原发性卵巢扭转,26例继发于卵巢肿物。常规超声中,8例(8/32,25.00%)患侧卵巢不同程度增大、内部回声不均匀;6例(6/32,18.75%)卵巢皮质内窦状卵泡呈放射状排列并见“滤泡环征”;10例(10/32,31.25%)卵巢位置异常;8例(8/32,25.00%)卵巢扭转蒂部见“漩涡征”;32例(32/32,100%)卵巢血流信号均减少。结论卵巢扭转常规超声表现具有一定特征性,包括患侧卵巢增大、位置异常,出现“滤泡环征“”漩涡征”及血流减少。

多囊卵巢综合征患者不同临床表型的性功能分析

目的探讨多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovarian syndrome,PCOS)患者不同临床表型性功能及其与临床和性激素特征的相关性。方法使用女性性功能指数(Female Sexual Function Index,FSFI)调查问卷对首都医科大学附属北京妇产医院内分泌科2020年10月至2021年12月就诊的PCOS患者和对照女性进行研究。根据鹿特丹标准将PCOS分为四个临床表型组,A组:排卵功能障碍(oligo-ovulation or anovulation,OA)+雄激素过多(hyperandrogenism,HA)+多囊卵巢(polycystic ovaries,PCO);B组:OA+HA;C组:HA+PCO;D组:OA+PCO。收集可能影响性功能的临床资料并测定性激素水平,包括人体测量指标、血清促卵泡激素、促黄体生成素、催乳素和总睾酮。结果910例PCOS患者和402例参数完整的对照女性纳入研究。A组FSFI总分最低(23.69±3.20)(P<0.05),B组、C组和D组呈顺序增加的趋势。对照组FSFI总分最高(24.96±3.79)(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,A组性功能障碍(female sexual dysfunction,FSD)风险百分比最高,为87.5%(P<0.05),其次分别为B组、C组、D组。A组FSD风险高于C组和D组(P<0.05),B组FSD风险高于D组(P<0.05)。多元线性回归分析显示总睾酮、年龄、腰围、体脂分布与女性性功能呈负相关。结论与对照组相比,PCOS患者FSD风险较高,且与PCOS临床表型相关。同时符合PCOS三个诊断特征的经典表型FSD风险最高。总睾酮、年龄、腰围、体脂分布与PCOS患者的FSD风险相关。