Presentation and treatment of two cases of malignant struma ovarii
Malignant Struma Ovarii (MSO) is a rare type of germ cell tumour which is diagnosed postoperatively on surgical pathology specimens by the presence of differentiated thyroid cancer in mature cystic teratomas i... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rawan A. Obeidat, Sakhr Alshwayyat, Tala Abdulsalam Alshwayyat, Anwar Rjoop and Qosay Mahmoud Sharqiah Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Post-abortion needs-based education via the WeChat platform to lessen fear and encourage effective contraception: a post-abortion care service intervention-controlled trial
Our study aims to investigate post-abortion needs-based education via the WeChat platform for women who had intended abortion in the first trimester, whether they are using effective contraception or becoming ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Danfeng Shi, Chenying Liu, Lingna Huang and Xiao-Qian Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of antihypertensive medications use and survival in patients with ovarian cancer: a population-based retrospective cohort study
Despite declining mortality in most countries and in Lithuania, ovarian cancer burden has remained high. Studies have indicated that antihypertensive medications use may help to improve ovarian cancer survival... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 4, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: R ūta Everatt, Irena Kuzmickienė, Birutė Brasiūnienė, Ieva Vincerževskienė, Birutė Intaitė, Saulius Cicėnas and Ingrida Lisauskienė Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diagnostic value of plasma-derived exosomal miR-223 for epithelial ovarian cancer
To evaluate the diagnostic value of plasma exosomal miR-223 and its combination with CA125 for the diagnosis of early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 2, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Li Yang, Zhihong Yang, Zhihui Liu, Na Qi and Lili Tao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of breast self-examination is associated with general self-care and cultural factors: a study from Tamil Nadu, India
Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among women. One form of care related to early detection of breast cancer is breast self-examination (BSE). However, evidence on knowledge, attitude, and prac... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 2, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Bhoomika N. Jadhav, E.P. Abdul Azeez, Manoj Mathew, A.P. Senthil Kumar, M.R. Snegha, G. Yuvashree and S.N. Mangalagowri Tags: Research Source Type: research
Vulvar migration of injected polyacrylamide hydrogel following breast augmentation: a case report and literature review
Vulvar migration is a rare complication of filler injection for breast augmentation, generally presenting as repeated pain and fever. We will report a case of woman with polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injectio... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 2, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Junxian Wen, Zhijin Li, Yarong Chi, Bo Chen, Tao Hong, Zhifei Liu, Nanze Yu and Xiaojun Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Intraoperative implantation of 125I seeds improves prognosis in refractory stage IIIB cervical cancer: a case report and literature review
Concurrent chemoradiation is the standard treatment for advanced cervical cancer. However some patients still have a poor prognosis, and currently, there is no effective treatment for recurrence. In recent yea... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 2, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jialin Wu, Junying Tang, Yi Luo, Wenbo Li, Yingwei Liu and Lin Xiao Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Prevalence and determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in India: an analysis of National Family Health Survey Data
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes with its first recognition during pregnancy. GDM is a high-risk maternal and neonatal condition which increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes in mothers ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Aditi Chakraborty and Suryakant Yadav Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of microbial abundance and diversity in uterine and peritoneal fluid in infertile patients with or without endometriosis
Endometriosis (EM) is a multifactorial disease that affects 10 − 15% of women of reproductive age. Additionally, 30–50% of women with EM suffer from infertility. The mechanism of infertility caused by EM has n... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jue Zhu, Yichen Chen, Huan Chen, Yuhui Sun, Lifeng Yan, Miaohua Zhu, Liang chen, Qiming Wang and Jing Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Healthcare providers ’ experience of identifying and caring for women subjected to sex trafficking: a qualitative study
Men ’s violence against women, including human trafficking for sexual exploitation, is a severe threat to global health. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to identify and care for women subjected to ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mikaela Andersson and Karin Örmon Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of vitamin E with and without saffron on the sexual function in women of reproductive age with sexual dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial
This study investigated the effect of the combined administratio... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Saeideh Izadi, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Parvin Yadollahi and Mojgan Mirghafourvand Tags: Research Source Type: research
Menstrual health and hygiene amongst adolescent girls and women of reproductive age: a study of practices and predictors, Odisha, India
Menstruation is a major physiological change in a woman ’s life, but lack of knowledge, poor practices, socio-cultural barriers, poor access to products and their improper disposal have significant consequences... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nishisipa Panda, Shyama Desaraju, Rudra Prasad Panigrahy, Upasona Ghosh, Shipra Saxena, Pratibha Singh and Bhuputra Panda Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and factors associated with second hand smoke exposure among a sample of pregnant women in Cairo, Egypt
This study estimated the prevalence of and factors associated with secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure, and assessed attitudes and knowledge about SHS among pregnant women in Cairo, Egypt. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elizabeth R. Stevens, Erin L. Mead-Morse, Kareem Labib, Linda G. Kahn, Sugy Choi, Scott E. Sherman, Cheryl Oncken, Natasha J Williams, Tom Loney and Omar El Shahawy Tags: Research Source Type: research
Health-promoting lifestyle in mothers with vaginal childbirth and cesarean section in the postpartum period
In the postpartum period, there are numerous changes in the physical and psychological dimensions of women, which reduce the quality of life of women. The aim of this study was to compare the health-promoting ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Motahareh Govahi, Fereshteh Behmanesh, Hemmat Gholinia, Shabnam Omidvar and Hajar Adib-Rad Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between intimate partner violence and pregnancy intention: evidence from the Peruvian demographic and health survey
Intimate partner violence (IPV) in Peru represents a significant public health challenge. IPV can influence women ’s reproductive and social behaviors, undermining fertility control, and exacerbating unintended... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - February 24, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Brenda Caira-Chuquineyra, Daniel Fernandez-Guzman, Andrea G. Cortez-Soto, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Guido Bendezu-Quispe and Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo Tags: Research Source Type: research
