Reliability, validity and distribution of the Spanish female sexual function index in women with relapsing multiple sclerosis
The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a widely recognized tool for assessing sexual dysfunction (SD). However, its validation for Spanish women suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) has not yet been cond... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 11, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sara Gil-Perotin, Salma Reddam, Cristina Gonz ález-Mingot, Anna Gil-Sánchez, Inés González-Suarez, Silvia Peralta, Patricia Escrivá, Lucas Barea-Moya and Beatriz Sánchez-Sánchez Tags: Research Source Type: research

Alteration of stool pH and its association with biomarkers of gut enteropathy among slum-dwelling women of reproductive age in Bangladesh
Recent evidence suggests that measures of maternal gut enteropathy are associated with unfavorable fetal outcomes. It is, therefore, crucial to identify and treat the features of intestinal enteropathy among r... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 9, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ishita Mostafa, S. M. Tafsir Hasan, Md. Amran Gazi, Md. Ashraful Alam, Shah Mohammad Fahim, Kazi Nazmus Saqeeb and Tahmeed Ahmed Tags: Research Source Type: research

Determinants of neural tube defects among women who gave birth in hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: evidence from a matched case control study
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are severe birth defects caused by nutritional, genetic or environmental factors. Because NTDs continue to have a significant health and economic impact on children and community at ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 9, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Anteneh Berhane and Tefera Belachew Tags: Research Source Type: research

Capacity assessment and spatial analysis of cervical cancer services in The Gambia
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in Gambian women. The Gambian Ministry of Health is striving to improve access to screening, diagnostic, and treatment se... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 9, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Meghan E. Mali, Ousman Sanyang, Katherine L. Harris, Justin Sorensen, Mustapha Bittaye, Jonathan Nellermoe, Raymond R. Price and Edward K. Sutherland Tags: Research Source Type: research

Physical exercise habits are related with reduced prevalence of falling among elderly women in China
Although some studies have examined the association between exercise and falls, most have focused on specific exercises, and the results have been inconsistent. In addition, there is a lack of evidence on elde... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Cuiqing Zhao, Tongling Wang, Dawei Yu and Wang Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Surgical management practice of pelvic organ prolapse among Ethiopian gynecologists, 2021: a descriptive study
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is the descent of one or more of the anterior vaginal wall, posterior vaginal wall, the uterus, or the apex of the vagina. Surgical intervention addresses both anatomical defect and assoc... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zelalem Ayichew Workineh, Birhanu Abera Ayana, Kiros Terefe Gashaye, Solomon Berhe Wubneh and Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prevalence and causes of social media usage and addiction status of pregnant women
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and causes of social media usage and the addiction status of pregnant. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Merve Ba ğrici Bozan and Eda Cangöl Tags: Research Source Type: research

External validation of the de novo stress urinary incontinence prediction model after pelvic organ prolapse surgery in Korean women: a retrospective cohort study
De novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) may develop following pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Performing prophylactic continence surgery may reduce the risk of de novo SUI and subsequent continence surgery; h... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Min Ju Kim, Youjoung Lee, Dong Hoon Suh, Sungyoung Lee and Myung Jae Jeon Tags: Research Source Type: research

Isometric and isokinetic strength of lower-limb muscles in female athletes during different phases of menstrual cycle: a causal-comparative study
Muscle strength is affected by different stages of the menstrual cycle in women. Since the strength of the lower limb muscles plays a significant role in the occurrence of anterior cruciate ligament injury, it... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Fatemeh Pournasiri, Mostafa Zarei, Elena Mainer-Pardos and Hadi Nobari Tags: Research Source Type: research

Are physicians creating a barrier to pre-conception care access? A qualitative study exploring patients ’ experiences and perspectives around pre-conception care
The pre-conception period is an unmissable opportunity to introduce preventive measures before pregnancy to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Despite the global pre-conception initiatives and the 2030 Saudi... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 7, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lemmese AlWatban and Ebtihal Alamer Tags: Research Source Type: research

Womandla Health: development and rationale of a behavioral intervention to support HIV treatment adherence among postpartum women in South Africa
While Option B  + has made great strides in eliminating vertical transmission of HIV and improving access to lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for women, the postpartum period remains a risk period for dise... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 6, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jennifer A. Pellowski, Destry Jensen, Nokwazi Tsawe, Christopher Colvin, Susan Cu-Uvin, Don Operario, Mark Lurie, Abigail Harrison, Landon Myer and Lucia Knight Tags: Research Source Type: research

Magnitude of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and associated factors among women aged 15 –49 years old in two Sub-Saharan African countries
The consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) has been linked to the global epidemic of obesity and chronic disease. Following the economic growth, urbanization, and attractive market for beverage compan... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 6, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Birhan Ewunu Semagn, Abdulai Abubakari and Shimels Derso Kebede Tags: Research Source Type: research

Patient perspectives of using reproductive autonomy to measure quality of care: a qualitative study
This study explores patients’ p... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 5, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Meredith G. Manze, Silpa Srinivasulu and Heidi E. Jones Tags: Research Source Type: research

Identification of causes and consequences of Kolberi among Iranian Kurdish women: a grounded theory study
Women turn to Kolberi for various reasons, which cause numerous challenges for them. Thus, it is imperative to identify these causes and problems. Since no study has ever been undertaken to deal with this part... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 5, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Javad Yoosefi Lebni, Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Arash Ziapour, Ahmad Ahmadi, Nafiul Mehedi and Seyyed Amar Azizi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breast cancer survival after mammography dissemination in Brazil: a population-based analysis of 2,715 cases
This study aims to assess breast cancer survival rates after one decade of mammography in a large urban area of Brazil. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - December 4, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Juliana O. Fernandes, Beatriz F. Machado, Cassio Cardoso-Filho, Juliana Nativio, Cesar Cabello and Diama B. Vale Tags: Research Source Type: research