This study aimed to determine the association between placental site and successful labor induction. This cross-sectional study recruited all postdate primiparous women undergoing induction of labor. Eligible women were subjected to proper history taking and clinical examination. Vaginal examination to determine the bishop score was done. Routine antenatal scan was done for fetal...
Symptomatic pedunculated leiomyomas in pregnancy; review of the literature with special consideration of an example case. Retrospective narrative review with an example case. Systematic evaluation of 37 reports. A 36-year-old Caucasian primigravida was referred symptomatic at 16 + 0 weeks due to a 13,5 cm myoma causing pain, constipation, urine retention and dysesthesias. Our...
Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) increases the risk of overweight and obesity. This study aims to identify risk factors for substantial weight retention (≥ 5 kg) at 1 year postpartum. Data were obtained from N = 747 mothers participating in the KUNO-Kids birth cohort study. The following variables were analyzed: sociodemographic variables, pre-pregnancy body mass index...
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of maternal active pushing during cesarean section (CS) on postoperative pain, intraoperative discomfort, and the mother’s sense of control and participation. A prospective, randomized controlled study. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups. In the Conventional group (n = 45), the CS was performed traditionally without maternal...
Uterine fibroids pose clinical challenges due to varied symptoms and impact on fertility. Aim of this research is to compare open and laparoscopic myomectomy, with focus on evaluating their effects on patients
Although therapy and psychosocial care for patients with breast cancer and gynaecological cancer has improved in the last years, there are still many issues that require further investigation. Unmet supportive care needs can lead to a lower adherence to treatment and a lower quality of life. Patients’ needs seem to be highest during the time of treatment. Thus, this study...
We aim to study association of BMI of EC patients, with the level of agreement between preoperative and postoperative tumor grade. A retrospective study. We included patients with EC diagnosed in an outpatient clinic which had surgical staging as in our division. We categorized patients into BMI categories according to the World Health Organization; (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2), (BMI 18.5...
The prevention of preterm birth is a challenging task for obstetricians. Cervical cerclage, used as both a primary and secondary prevention method for spontaneous preterm birth, is a crucial surgical intervention. It is essential that obstetricians can learn this procedure in a simulated environment before performing the stitches on high-risk patients. This study aimed to develop...
The aim of this study was to compare surgical and sexual outcomes after Davidov-Moore vaginoplasty in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH). In the case-series study, we described seven women, at a median age of 22.6 ± and BMI 22.8 ± 2.3 kg/m2. We measured peri- and postsurgical parameters, including surgery-related neovaginal length and sexual initiation time...
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the thickness of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and maternal infectious morbidity. A retrospective study of 15,950 term singleton pregnancies at a tertiary hospital (2020–2024). Women were categorized into four groups based on the presence and thickness of MSAF: clear, light, intermediate, and thick. The co...
To explore the effects of high-altitude hypoxia on the microenvironment of oocyte development and fertilization potential, we compared the metabolomic patterns of follicular fluid from women living in different altitude areas and traced their oocyte maturation and subsequent development. A total of 315 clinical cases were collected and divided into three groups according to their...
To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of a novel ultrasonographic screening method for an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) using the novel “full rectangle” method. This prospective study was conducted at a tertiary care center, September 2022 to February 2023. The study included unselected pregnant women at 14–38 weeks of gestation referred for routine or targeted...
To evaluate the effectiveness of paracetamol and ibuprofen as non-opioid treatments for postpartum pain control after vaginal delivery. This randomized controlled study at a university-affiliated medical center involved parturient who received blindly oral tablets of either 1000 mg of paracetamol or 400 mg of ibuprofen, post-vaginal birth. Pain levels were assessed using a...
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is a potentially life-threatening autoimmune disorder which is strongly associated with ovarian teratomas in young female patients. The primary aim is to highlight the importance of considering NMDAR encephalitis in the differential diagnosis of young female patients presenting with acute or subacute neuropsychiatric...
The aim of this study was to examine the obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) who had postprandial glucose monitoring 1 vs. 2 h following meals. In this prospective cohort study, we included patients with GDM who were referred to our medical center between July 2019 and June 2021. Patients chose the timing of postprandial glucose...
The role of factor XIII in acute bleeding situations is gaining more and more importance. It has previously been shown that prepartum factor XIII activity has a significant impact on postpartum blood loss. Whether factor XIII antigen behaves in a similar manner is unknown. As postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide and...
Considering the inconclusive evidence regarding the clinical benefits of specific birthing positions, emphasis has been placed on adhering to women’s preferences during the second stage of labour. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the association between birthing position, the freedom to choose a birth position during the second stage of labour, and women’s subjective...
For many years, staging tests have not been routinely employed for low-risk early breast cancer (EBC). However, the role of Ki-67 in determining the need for staging tests in low-risk EBC remains unclear. Our study aimed to assess the number and types of staging diagnostics, additional imaging, false-positive results, and rate of distant metastases in low-risk EBC with low and...
Transplant patients are increasingly of childbearing age. Organ-related health as well as pregnancy-related risks require a standardized approach to family planning counseling. The aim of this study was to explore sex- and organ-related counseling differences and expectations in family planning to improve counseling services and reduce risks after transplantation. The study was...
Breast cancer is a primary cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is a cornerstone treatment for locally advanced, non-metastatic breast cancer. Achieving pathological complete response (pCR) is often used as a surrogate marker for long-term outcomes. This study examines the impact of obesity, defined by a body mass index (BMI) over...
Track and field is a high-impact sport that may facilitate pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) of females. Although increasing the information may reduce deleterious habits, the traditional workshops to date did not motivate and engage the female athletes. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online educational workshop about pelvic floor awareness on knowledge and habits of...
Selective termination (ST) is an appropriate procedure for managing discordant fetal anomalies in dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies. The aim of this study was to investigate the perinatal outcomes of ST at different gestational ages in DCDA twin pregnancies. This retrospective study was conducted on DCDA twin pregnancies with STs at West China Second University...