Female infertility and dietary antioxidant index (DAI); a case-control study
Adequate intake of natural antioxidants may improve female fertility. The aim of this study was to examine the link between female infertility and dietary antioxidant index (DAI). (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 16, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roya Kabodmehri, Fatemeh Sadat Hashemi Javaheri, Farkhondeh Alami, Zahra Mahmoudi, Arezoo Amjadi, Zahra Saeedirad, Saeed Omidi, Shiva Sadeghi, Mohadeseh Sadat Mousavi Hoseini, Zahra Mohamadiyan, Zahra Salimi, Hanieh Shafaei, Reyhaneh Rasekhmagham, Seyedeh Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of SARS-COV-2 infection on menstruation
Recent study has demonstrated that the GnRH system in patients with post-COVID syndrome may be influenced by SARS-CoV-2. However, the impact of COVID-19 infection on women ’s menstruation is still unknown. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 16, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xiaozhu Zhong, Keji Lu, Weiying Liang, Luozi Jihu, Anqi Zeng, Miao Ding, Dongmei Chen and Meiqing Xie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Breast conserving surgery versus mastectomy: the effect of surgery on quality of life in breast cancer survivors in Malaysia
In the competitive health care environment, patient satisfaction and quality of life (QoL) have become the subject of interest to evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic interventions as we experience improved br... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 16, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maznah Dahlui, Meram Azzani, Nur Aishah Taib, See Mee Hoong, Suniza Jamaris and Tania Islam Tags: Research Source Type: research
Health professionals ’ and beauty therapists’ perspectives on female genital cosmetic surgery: an interview study
Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) changes the structure and appearance of healthy external genitalia. We aimed to identify discourses that help explain and rationalise FGCS and to derive from them possibi... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maggie Kirkman, Amy Dobson, Karalyn McDonald, Amy Webster, Pramasari Wijaya and Jane Fisher Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clomiphene citrate plus letrozole versus clomiphene citrate alone for ovulation induction in infertile women with ovulatory dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of the combination of clomiphene citrate (CC) and letrozole to that of CC alone in inducing ovulation in infertile women with ovulatory dysfunction. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Pattraporn Chera-aree, Sirikul Tanpong, Isarin Thanaboonyawat and Pitak Laokirkkiat Tags: Research Source Type: research
Racial disparities between measures of area deprivation and financial toxicity, and uterine volume in myomectomy patients
At time of myomectomy, a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids, Black women tend to have larger uteri than White women. This makes Black patients less likely to undergo a minimally invasive myomectomy ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Andrew S. Bossick, Joelle Aoun Abood, Ashlee Oaks, Annmarie Vilkins, Ghadear Shukr, Petra Chamseddine and Ganesa R. Wegienka Tags: Research Source Type: research
Women ’s experiences of psychological treatment and psychosocial interventions for postpartum depression: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis
To provide a comprehensive, systematic evaluation of the literature on experiences of psychological interventions for postpartum depression (PPD) in women. Depression is one of the most common postpartum menta... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Pamela Massoudi, Leif A. Str ömwall, Johan Åhlen, Maja Kärrman Fredriksson, Anna Dencker and Ewa Andersson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of non-pharmacological interventions on the prevention of sarcopenia in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sarcopenia is a chronic disease marked by gradual muscle system and functional decline. Prior research indicates its prevalence in those under 60 varies from 8 to 36%. There is limited evidence on the effectiv... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ting-Wan Tan, Han-Ling Tan, Min-Fang Hsu, Hsiao-Ling Huang and Yu-Chu Chung Tags: Research Source Type: research
Patients ’ and providers’ perspectives on the decision to undergo non-urgent egg freezing: a needs assessment
This study aimed to investigate the decisional difficulties and possible decisional s... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: E. Shirin Dason, Leah Drost, Ellen M. Greenblatt, Adena Scheer, Jinglan Han, Tanya Doshi and Claire A. Jones Tags: Research Source Type: research
Case series of ovarian neuroendocrine carcinoma: overview of clinicopathological features
Ovarian neuroendocrine carcinoma (O-NEC) is a relatively uncommon neoplasm, and the current knowledge regarding its diagnosis and management is limited. In this series, our objective was to provide an overview... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Bao-Jie Feng, Tian-Hua Li, Yue-Hong Li, Jing-Xuan Feng, Jun Zhang, Jun-Ying Ma, Yan-Wei Wang and Su-Shuang Lu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Beyond the scars: a qualitative study on the experiences of mastectomy among young women with breast cancer in a country with crisis
As breast cancer incidence rises among younger women, there is a knowledge gap regarding the emotional, physical, and social effects of mastectomy, specifically in a crisis-affected country such as Syria. This... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Shaza Hasan, Keng Sheng Chew, Rekaya Vincent Balang and Shirly Siew Ling Wong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Induced abortions among Chinese adolescent girls
Induced abortion among adolescent girls is a global public health issue and a serious challenge in China, but still remains under-examined. We aimed to examine the overall trend and characteristics of induced ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tian Wang, Lei Si and Quanbao Jiang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Body image dissatisfaction and its relation to body mass index among female medical students in Sudan: across-sectional study 2020-2021
Body image is mainly determined by biological, social, psychological and cultural factors thus it is a multifaceted vigorous construct. Body image is an essential aspect of girls' self-definition and individua... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 11, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Balqees Abdeen Ahmed Mohamed and Malaz Hassan Dafaalla Idrees Tags: Research Source Type: research
Investigating influencing factors on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) among female college students
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects women ’s physical and mental health. Depression, stress, sleep disturbance, and eating attitude problems have been known to influence PMS. Furthermore, restrictions of daily ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Su Jeong Yi, Miok Kim and Ina Park Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparative effects of lymphatic drainage and soft tissue mobilization on pain threshold, shoulder mobility and quality of life in patients with axillary web syndrome after mastectomy
The purpose was to compare the effects of manual lymphatic drainage and soft tissue mobilization on pain threshold, shoulder mobility and quality of life in patients with axillary web syndrome. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tahniyat Amir Meer, Rabiya Noor, Muhammad Salman Bashir and Mehwish Ikram Tags: Research Source Type: research
