Obesity in prenatal medicine: a game changer?
AbstractObesity is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease in its own right. Moreover, obesity is an increasingly concerning public health issue across the world and its prevalence is rising amongst women of reproductive age. The fertility of over-weight and obese women is reduced and they experience a higher rate of miscarriage. In pregnant women obesity not only increases the risk of antenatal complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, but also fetal abnormalities, and consequently the overall feto-maternal mortality. Ultrasound is one of the most valuable methods to predict and ...
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Quality-of-life improvements in patients after various surgical treatments for pelvic organ prolapse
ConclusionsSurgical treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of patients with POP. Colpocleisis may offer more advantages than those of other surgical procedures, and improvement was lower after TVM than after other procedures. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Neovagina creation methods in M üllerian anomalies and risk of malignancy: insights from a systematic review
ConclusionAlthough rare, neovaginal carcinoma is a definite risk after vaginal reconstruction, regardless of the adopted technique. Gynaecologic visits including the speculum examination, the HPV DNA and/or the Pap smear tests should be scheduled on an annual basis. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Methods to reduce the number of vaginal examinations in labour progress assessment so as to support normality at childbirth
(Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Solitary precaval right renal artery and bilateral double ureter in a patient with high-grade serous ovarian cancer
(Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Bridging the gap: integrating ChatGPT into obstetrics and gynecology research —a call to action
(Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Perforated teratoma with multiple cystic lesions throughout the abdomen
(Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Maternal and neonatal outcomes following magnesium sulfate in the setting of chorioamnionitis: a meta-analysis
ConclusionCurrent evidence indicates that magnesium sulfate is not associated with an increased risk of maternal chorioamnionitis. However, it should be noted that its effect on neonatal outcomes of offspring born in the setting of chorioamnionitis might be subtle if any, although the available evidence is very limited. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Development of preeclampsia in pregnant women with white-coat hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe study recommends incorporating 24-hour ABPM into clinical practice to differentiate between chronic hypertension and WCH in early pregnancy and focus on special management for those who need it. The findings may guide future research on ABPM's role in diagnosing WCH and its effects on pregnancy outcomes. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Endocervical crypt involvement by high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and its association with high-grade histopathological recurrence after cervical excision in women with negative excision margins: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionEndocervical crypt involvement by high-grade CIN does not seem to be a risk factor for high-grade histopathological recurrence after cervical excision with negative excision margins. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Role of mineral nutrients other than iron in pregnancy: under recognized opportunities to improve maternal/fetal outcomes: a literature review
ConclusionMicronutrient deficiency exacerbates the pregnancy-induced anemia and other adverse birth outcomes. Micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy can combat anemia as well as reduce a number of adverse pregnancy outcomes in a comprehensive manner. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The effects of warm perineal compress on perineal trauma and postpartum pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
ConclusionWarm perineal compress administered during the second stage of labor  reduce postpartum pain, second and third-degree perineal tears, and episiotomy rate while it increases the incidence of intact perineum compared to the control group. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Obesity in prenatal medicine: a game changer?
AbstractObesity is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease in its own right. Moreover, obesity is an increasingly concerning public health issue across the world and its prevalence is rising amongst women of reproductive age. The fertility of over-weight and obese women is reduced and they experience a higher rate of miscarriage. In pregnant women obesity not only increases the risk of antenatal complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, but also fetal abnormalities, and consequently the overall feto-maternal mortality. Ultrasound is one of the most valuable methods to predict and ...
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Quality-of-life improvements in patients after various surgical treatments for pelvic organ prolapse
ConclusionsSurgical treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of patients with POP. Colpocleisis may offer more advantages than those of other surgical procedures, and improvement was lower after TVM than after other procedures. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Neovagina creation methods in M üllerian anomalies and risk of malignancy: insights from a systematic review
ConclusionAlthough rare, neovaginal carcinoma is a definite risk after vaginal reconstruction, regardless of the adopted technique. Gynaecologic visits including the speculum examination, the HPV DNA and/or the Pap smear tests should be scheduled on an annual basis. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research