Interferon- γ-induced GBP1 is an inhibitor of human papillomavirus 18
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is an important factor leading to cervical cell abnormalities. 90% of cervical cancers are closely associated with persistent infection of high-risk HPV, with the highest c... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Min Xu, Miao-Chun Lin and Zhao-Hui Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prenatal diagnosis of 18p deletion and 8p trisomy syndrome: literature review and report of a novel case
18p deletion syndrome constitutes one of the most frequent autosomal terminal deletion syndromes, affecting one in 50,000 live births. The syndrome has un-specific clinical features which vary significantly be... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maria Papamichail, Anna Eleftheriades, Emmanouil Manolakos, Adamantia Papamichail, Panagiotis Christopoulos, Gwendolin Manegold-Brauer and Makarios Eleftheriades Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Changes in menstrual symptoms and work productivity after checklist-based education for premenstrual syndrome: an 8-month follow-up of a single-arm study in Japan
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is prevalent among women of reproductive age, but most do not seek medical advice. We hypothesized that building PMS awareness could promote medical help-seeking for PMS and thus re... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chihiro Ozeki, Eri Maeda, Osamu Hiraike, Kyoko Nomura and Yutaka Osuga Tags: Research Source Type: research

A case study of abdominal wall and limb necrotizing fasciitis: an extremely rare post -operative complication
Infectious affections are the most frequent post-operative complications, the rate have been reducing due to the administration of perioperative antibiotics and they are rarely serious. They are usually associ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Saida Sakhri, Ons Krimi, Nayssem Khessairi, Fethia Abidi, Maher Slimane, Hanen Bouaziz and Tarek Ben Dhiab Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

The relationship between resting metabolic rate and quality of life is moderated by age and body composition in women: a cross-sectional study
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is related to body composition, which is also related to resting metabolic rate (RMR). RMR can be increased by exercise and diet interventions that are not dependent on c... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Melissa J. Benton and Andrea M. Hutchins Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring mental health problems and support needs among pregnant and parenting teenagers in rural areas Of Limpopo, South Africa
Globally, teenage pregnancy is among the most social problems, affecting 21 million adolescents aged 15 –19. Due to the increased responsibility of prenatal and postnatal care for their infants without support,... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Livhuwani Muthelo, Masenyani Oupa Mbombi, Peter Mphekgwana, Linneth Nkateko Mabila, Inos Dhau, Joseph Tlouyamma, Reneilwe Given Mashaba, Katlego Mothapo, Cairo Bruce Ntimane, Kagiso Peace Seakamela, Rathani Nemuramba, Eric Maimela and Tholene Sodi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Level of immediate postpartum family planning utilization and the associated factors among postpartum mothers, Bole Sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: institution based cross-sectional study
The occurrence of pregnancy in the postpartum period poses a risk to women and their infants, and it also has increased risks of adverse health outcomes if a pregnancy happens less than two years after the pre... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Abera Gezume, Ermias Wabeto and Helen Alemayehu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Fertility and self-rated health of migrant women of childbearing age —an analysis of moderating effects based on socioeconomic status
As fertility rates continue to decline and negative population growth emerges, China has sequentially introduced encouraging fertility policies to raise fertility levels. The impact of fertility on women ’s hea... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xue Yang and Lei Xie Tags: Research Source Type: research

“In our community, we normalize pain”: discussions around menstruation and uterine fibroids with Black women and Latinas
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous neoplasms that arise from the uterus affecting over 75% of women. However, there is a disparity with Black women having an increased prevalence of nearly 80%. Black women als... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Minerva Orellana, Karen. N DSouza, Jane Q. Yap, Abhirami Sriganeshan, M. Elena Jones, Charis Johnson, Megan Allyse, Sateria Venable, Elizabeth A. Stewart, Felicity Enders and Joyce E. Balls-Berry Tags: Research Source Type: research

Dynamics of caste and early childbearing in India: a perspective of three decades
Early childbearing disrupts girls ’ otherwise healthy growth into adulthood and adversely affects their education, livelihood, and health. Individual, sociocultural, economic, environmental, and health service-... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 10, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Manas Ranjan Pradhan, Sourav Mondal, Daisy Saikia and Prasanna Kumar Mudi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of diminished ovarian reserve on the outcome of fresh embryo transfer in IVF/ICSI cycles among young women: A retrospective cohort study
This study aims to investigate the effect of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) on the clinical outcomes and maternal and infant safety of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) proce... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 9, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Suqin Zhu, Wenwen Jiang, Xiuhua Liao, Yan Sun, Xiaojing Chen and Beihong Zheng Tags: Research Source Type: research

Maternal satisfaction with delivery service and associated factors among women who gave birth at public hospitals in Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Maternal satisfaction during delivery services is considered an important indicator of the quality of healthcare in a hospital setting and determines the uptake of services during subsequent pregnancies. Howev... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Endale Megersa Alemu, Abdene Weya Kaso, Girma Worku Obsie, Hiwot Zelalem Fessaha and Gebi Agero Tags: Research Source Type: research

Anxiety, depression, and stress: a comparative study between couples with male and female infertility
Although infertility as a significant cause of marital crises is prevalent almost equally in men and women, infertile women are under more pressure and distress than infertile men. Therefore, this study was co... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zahra Bostani Khalesi and Fatemeh Jafarzadeh Kenarsari Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Psychometric evaluation of the endometriosis impact questionnaire (EIQ) in an Iranian population
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Source: BMC Women's Health - April 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Vahid Ghavami, Maryam Moradi, Khadijeh Mirzaii Najmabadi and Sanaz Mollazadeh Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Functional testing is a complementary tool for the diagnosis of vaginitis
Vaginal microbiota evaluation is a methodology widely used in China to diagnose various vaginal inflammatory diseases. Although vaginal microbiota evaluation has many advantages, it is time-consuming and requi... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 6, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Danqin Feng, Fuhui Zhang, Jianguo Cai, Yansheng Zhang, Honghong Yan, Yichi Yang, Hongxiu Zhong and Huiming Ye Tags: Research Source Type: research