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Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Globally, in 2022, an estimated 4000 AGYW 15–24 were newly infected with HIV weekly, and nearly 78% of these infections occurred ...
The physical and mental changes created during menopause cause sexual dysfunction, which affects the quality of life, self-esteem, and emotional relationships. Wormwood cream contains tannins, terpenoids, flav...
The World Health Organization has recognized maternal mental illness as an emerging issue. Previous studies have indicated that maternal mental illness is associated with socioeconomic status (SES). However, t...
The prevalence of domestic abuse is greater in times of humanitarian crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no different. Considerable evidence indicates that domestic abuse disproportionately impacts the ...
Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) significantly affect the daily lives of women. This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the Mongolian-translated Premenstrual Symptoms Questionnaire (PSQ) among female...
Central obesity and breast cancer (BC) have been identified as relevant by empirical research. The weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) is a novel methodology for quantifying central obesity. Inspection of the as...
The original article was published in BMC Women's Health 2024 24:296
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Body image distress (BID) refers to psychological distress caused by deviations in the individual’s self-aes...
Endometriosis is the most frequent gynecological diseases and accompanied by both physical and psychological symptoms. An increasing number of studies suggested acknowledging endometriosis as a systematic dise...
Hysteroscopy is considered the standard for evaluating the uterine cavity. Limited data exists regarding hysteroscopy in Ethiopia. Therefore, the objective of the study was to describe the diagnostic and opera...
Severely abused nonpatient women report a high number of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and GI syndromes. Little is known about whether the abuse‒symptom relationship varies across different life, social, and ...
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two different vitrification methods and slow freezing in terms of the recovery of endocrine function, follicular morphology and proliferation, apoptosi...
Many studies reported that the factors associated with the intensity of menopausal symptoms vary according to race, culture, and ethnicity. Different instruments, measure severe menopausal symptoms. The presen...
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a critical cause of infertility and is increasingly recognized as a complex metabolic disorder. Dietary factors may influence the risk of POI, but causal relationships re...
Family planning facilities provide an extensive choice of assistance that is beneficial for women and the society. It may limit the fatality risk for mothers and babies by reducing the rate of pregnancies and ...
Most cases of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) are caused by infertility treatment using human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). OHSS is widely known to have a “spok...
The aim of the present study was to analyze the lived experiences of Iranian women living with their retired spouses in relation to their marital rights.
The role of endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE) in shaping body composition and its implications for cardiometabolic health remain understudied despite its potential significance. This cross-sectional study aim...
Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial tissue. Symptoms of endometriosis are known to impair the quality of life of patients, and among these are f...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, outpatient waits for gynaecology appointments increased by 60% in the UK National Health Service (NHS). The aim of this study was to use the electronic Personal Assessment Questio...
Infertility as a distressing condition, is associated with numerous psychological and social consequences for couples. In addition, there is evidence to suggest that infertility may contribute to the occurrenc...
The objectives were to determine the prevalence of de novo and persistent pelvic pain after benign hysterectomy and to assess risk factors.
Sleep disturbances are more prevalent among women with infertility. Current research increasingly highlights the significant relationship between sleep disturbances and female infertility, suggesting that slee...
Previous research has documented cognitive deficits in survivors of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).Our longitudinal study with large sample size, aims to assess the impact of menopausal status on cognitive ...
Endometriosis (EM), a prevalent estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting women of reproductive age, is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, resulting in pelvic...
According to previous studies, tall cell carcinoma with reversed polarity can be easily distinguished from ductal carcinoma in situ based on the absence of myoepithelium and a typical histologic feature. Howev...
p53 is a tumor suppressor gene. p53 expression in epithelial ovarian tumors (EOTs) is correlated with their biological behavior and predicts patient overall survival. However, there is a dearth of knowledge re...
Heterogeneity of clinical appearance had made it a challenge to make individualized and comprehensive management of perimenopause. This study aimed to estimate the profiles over heterogenous appearances of per...
Lifestyle modification can have beneficial effects on improving symptoms of ovary syndrome and anthropometric changes, particularly in obese individuals… However, it is not clear whether these affects in obese...
Cervical cancer is a major health threat in the female population. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive women encounter a higher risk of cervical cancer. It is significant to promote cervical cancer scr...
This study systematically evaluated the effect of aerobic exercise on sleep disorders in menopausal women and proposed a practical program from the perspective of "what to practice," "how much to practice," an...
Domestic Violence is a threatening worldwide problem. Its consequences against women can be dramatic, as it negatively affects women’s quality of life reflected in their general wellbeing including physical, m...
Latinas constitute nearly 20% of midlife women in the United States (U.S.), but remain underrepresented in menopause research. Many midlife Latinas are disadvantaged by limited English proficiency, less formal...
The original article was published in BMC Women's Health 2024 24:592
Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) is widely recognized for its advantages, including reduced postoperative pain and the absence of visible scarring. However, the anatomical speci...
Thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) is associated with infertility and complications during pregnancy. However, the prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies in women with infertility remains unclear due to variability in s...
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) with anthracycline sequential paclitaxel is the standard regimen for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), while TNBC with residual positive axillary lymph node after standard NA...
Metaplastic breast carcinoma (MpBC) is a rare histological subtype of breast cancer, and its prognosis is relatively poor. The survival trend of MpBC with different hormone receptor statuses has remained uncle...
This study has employed network analysis while investigating the interrelationships among stress and stigma symptoms and their associations with quality of life among Chinese female infertility patients.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women, but sex-specific risk factors are incompletely understood. In this study, we aimed to assess the associations between the type of menopause, an...
Correctly, performing breast self-examination (BSE) has an important role in the early diagnosis of breast cancer and prevention of women's mortality due to it. The present study aimed to investigate the effec...
Menopause can be seen as a complex phenomenon influenced by an individual’s cultural norms, belief systems, and lifestyle choices. In conservative societies such as Saudi Arabia, some women silently struggle w...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine concern among women of reproductive age. In Saudi Arabia, there is a lack of evidence to identify who is at higher risk of PCOS and what the p...
The original article was published in BMC Women's Health 2024 24:441
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally. The condition is both preventable and treatable yet remains a leading cause of cancer death in Ghana. This study aims to expl...
A low-fat vegan diet, supplemented with soybeans, has been shown effective in reducing postmenopausal hot flashes. This secondary analysis assessed the association of a plant-based index (PDI), healthful (hPDI...
Conservative surgery for adenomyosis has been shown to be effective. However, risk factors for postoperative recurrence have yet to be clarified. In this study, we aimed to determine the recurrence rate after ...
The use of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices during the postpartum period supports women’s need for spacing births and prevents them from unplanned pregnancies. However, in developing cou...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females. Assessing self-screening practices for breast cancer patients is vital for developing _targeted interventions. The current study aimed to assess self-scree...
The death of women as a result of violent crime has become a major social and health problem worldwide. Most of these crimes are committed by their partners. The Covid-19 pandemic seems to have amplified the p...
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