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Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) typically experience a range of psychological and physiological symptoms that negatively affect their quality of life. Disrupti...
Mexico reports low follow-up completion rates among women with abnormal cervical cancer screenings. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to follow-up adherence among women with human papillom...
Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains a significant health care need for women, particularly those involved in the criminal legal system (CLS). There are no studies to date that focus on the utilization of telehea...
Prehypertension is one of the common disorders during pregnancy. Reducing salt intake is among the best cost-effective interventions to reduce the risk of hypertension. The present study aimed to explore the e...
Obstetric fistula is a birth injury that causes the vagina to open abnormally. As a result, women may experience urinary leakage, which can lead to isolation, depression, and a lower quality of life. Due to th...
Women who reach menarche and menopause at earlier ages have been shown to be at increased risk for numerous conditions including cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, and obesity; however, risk factors f...
In the breast cancer treatment, there may be a gap between patients’ information needs and physicians’ perceptions. To address this issue, we conducted a comprehensive questionnaire survey aimed to assess the ...
To exploit the combination diagnostic performance of serum microRNA-134-5p (miR-134-5p) and color Doppler ultrasound in patients with endometriosis patients.
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, and women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are particularly at risk of developing it. Regular screening effectively prevents morbidit...
This study evaluates the efficacy and toxicity of image-guided brachytherapy combined with or without external beam radiotherapy (IGBT ± EBRT) as definitive treatment for patients with inoperable endometrial c...
Uterine arteriovenous malformation (UAM) is a rare medical condition. Even though UAM can cause abnormal and life-threatening uterine hemorrhage, there is no consensus on the clinical guideline on its treatmen...
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide. This study aims is to investigate the burden of breast cancer in Iran and its relationship with the Human Development Index (HDI) during 2009...
Although clinical guidelines exist for diagnosing abnormal uterine bleeding, there is a significant lack of agreement on the best management strategies for women presenting with symptom, particularly in diagno...
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most popular methods of contraception, and uterine perforation has been presented among the most significant potential complications of IUD use. The aim of this study...
This systematic literature review aims to summarize global research on parental acceptance, attitudes, and knowledge regarding human papillomavirus vaccinations.
Despite robust evidence confirming equivalent survival rates and better cosmetic outcomes with breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and radiotherapy compared to mastectomy, the rates of mastectomy among women with ...
An elderly woman patient presented with a history of recurrent right lower abdominal pain accompanied by fever and abnormal vaginal discharge for 36 years worse for two weeks. Conservative medical treatment wa...
Cervical Cancer is the commonest and one of the leading causes of death from cancer among women in developing countries. Screening has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality from the illness, yet its upt...
Mauritania, a lower-middle-income country in Northwest Africa, has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates worldwide and struggles to ensure optimal use of maternal healthcare services. Raising ...
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the prevalent form of urinary incontinence, significantly impairs women’s quality of life. This study aims to create a visual nomogram to estimate the risk of SUI within one ...
Uterine Fibroids (UFs) are common benign tumors in the female reproductive tract, but their progression to intravascular leiomyomatosis (IVL) is rare. Presently, there are few reports on single-stage resection...
This study aimed to assess the recognition and understanding of breast awareness (BA) among hospital staff, a group considered influential in disseminating information about health. Compared to the traditional...
Urinary incontinence (UI) is the most prevalent pelvic floor disorder following treatment for gynaecological cancer with a distressing impact on quality-of-life in survivors. Physiotherapist-supervised pelvic ...
Pregnant women face great challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of this study was to explain the main dimensions of adoption of self-care behaviors against COVID-19 bas...
Perivascular epithelioid cell tumours (PEComas) are soft tissue tumours. These neoplasms belong to the family of mesenchymal tumours, which include angiomyolipomas, clear-cell sugar tumours of the lung, and PE...
As the use of donor eggs for in vitro treatment has increased, both medically affiliated and private donor egg agencies have turned to online advertisements to recruit donors. The American Society for Reproduc...
The persistent destructive power of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) has been regarded as the biggest influencing factor affecting the postoperative physical and mental health of patients with cervical cancer. Dur...
Endometriosis is a challenging chronic condition with a significant impact on women’s well-being. This systematic review of systematic reviews aims to assess the evidence investigating the intricate interplay ...
COVID-19 vaccines can lead to diverse local and systemic side effects, but there is limited evidence concerning their association with menstrual cycle changes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of mens...
Improving menstrual health among schoolgirls is essential to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of good health and wellbeing (SDG 03), quality education (SDG 04), and gender equality (SDG 05). Sc...
Cervical cancer is a significant global health challenge, with the majority of cases and deaths occurring in low-resource regions like sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Women living with HIV (WLHIV) in th...
Maternal obesity rates are increasing significantly, posing substantial risks to both mothers and their children. This study aims to introduce health policies addressing maternal obesity, identify preventive i...
Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana and other Sub-Sahara African (SSA) countries. Despite the importance of early diagnosis for timely treatment and death prev...
Vaginal laxity (VL) is rarely discussed among patients and their physicians possibly due to the lack of evidence-based treatments, embarrassment, and lack of knowledge in recognizing this condition. We aimed t...
This is a rare case of struma ovarii combined with sarcomatoid carcinoma. Because struma ovarii and ovarian sarcomatoid carcinoma have an extremely low incidence, this may be the first case of a combined occur...
Cervical cancer continues to threaten women’s health, especially in low-resource settings. Regular follow-up after screening and treatment is an effective strategy for monitoring treatment outcomes. Consequent...
The onset of menopause leads to diminished estrogen exposure, resulting in a high morbidity burden related to menopausal symptoms. Menopausal hormonal therapy is an effective therapy that offers more advantage...
Advances in minimally invasive surgery and the development of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) have favored the spread of day-surgery programs. Even though Vaginal natural orifice transvaginal endoscopic...
The purpose of this study was to develop an Infertility Perception Scale for Women (IPS-W).
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine illnesses. There is evidence that exercise training positively affects on improvement of the pathogenic factors in women with PCOS. On the...
Most women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during the menopausal transition. A 15-week resistance training intervention (RTI) significantly reduced moderate-to-severe VMS (MS-VMS) and improved health-relat...
Little studies were conducted to assess the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence among Palestinian women. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence symptoms, thei...
Intimate partner violence affects 20–30% of women in the United States. Disparities in routine cervical cancer surveillance have been demonstrated in certain populations, including victims of intimate partner ...
There is a general assumption that Muslim women refuse Down syndrome screening, and therefore, many health practitioners do not offer it or briefly discuss it with their participants. This study aims to object...
The causality between neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions, and female reproductive diseases remains unclear. To provide evidence for the development o...
women post-menopause, are faced with various physical, emotional, and relational challenges. One such aspect that tends to be overlooked is the impact of menopause on sexual well-being. This study aimed to elu...
The potential benefit of exercise in alleviating symptoms of endometriosis is unclear. Still, exercise may be used to empower women and manage disease symptoms. The purpose of this study was to explore how reg...
Menopause significantly impacts the immune system. Postmenopausal women are more susceptible to infection. Nonetheless, the pattern of change in peripheral white blood cell counts around the menopause remains ...
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic pelvic pain(CPP) in refugee and non-refugee women, determine the factors associated with CPP, and evaluate the effect of CPP on life quality.
Non-communicable diseases are an increasing threat in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and overweight and obesity are affecting people across all socioeconomic groups. Some studies suggest that big body sizes may be ...
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