Trajectories of reproductive transition phase mood disorder from pregnancy to postpartum: A Swiss longitudinal study by Alexandra Johann, Jelena Dukic, Yannick Rothacher, Ulrike Ehlert

“…Depressive symptoms were assessed six times, covering nearly 6 months from the third trimester of pregnancy to 3 months postpartum. …”
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Maternal mortality and COVID-19: A nationwide ecological analysis from Ecuador by Esteban Ortiz-Prado, Juan S Izquierdo-Condoy, Raúl Fernández-Naranjo, Jorge Vásconez-González, Nathaly Izquierdo-Condoy, Diana Checa-Jaramillo, Pablo Yanchapaxi-Silva, Tatiana Asmal-Iturralde, María Gabriela Dávila Rosero, Sarah J Carrington, Hugo Sanchez-SanMiguel

“…Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted pregnant women in Ecuador during the first 14 months, particularly those with comorbidities, older age, and of indigenous ethnicity. …”
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Quantitative analysis of the effect of docetaxel-induced edema on quality of life in patients with breast cancer and related factors: a prospective cohort study by Tomoko Izawa, Ami Kobayashi, Masahiro Kawashima, Nobuko Kawaguchi-Sakita, Akiyoshi Nakakura, Yuki Kataoka, Kenichiro Shide, Yukiko Mori, Kazuhiro Yamazaki, Masakazu Toi, Harue Arao

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“Evolution” of intravascular leiomyomatosis by Li Chen, Yunping Yang, Chengzhi Zhao

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Prognostic factors of patients with recurrent uterine malignancies undergoing secondary cytoreductive surgery by Chenyan Fang, Yingli Zhang, Ping Zhang, Tao Zhu

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New diagnosis of myasthenia gravis in the third trimester – A case report by Amy Aitken, Supriya Kanitkar

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Benign metastasizing uterine leiomyoma with lymphatic and pulmonary metastases: a case report and literature review by Tong Tong, Qiong Fan, Yudong Wang, Yuhong Li

“…Abstract Background Benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML) is a rare disease usually observed in women of reproductive or premenopausal age with a history of uterine myomectomy or hysterectomy. …”
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Adenocarcinoma admixed with neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: A case report and review of literature by Yohannis Derbew Molla, Hirut Tesfahun Alemu, Almaz Enku Selamawi, Amare Yeshitla Tesema, Isak Omer Answar, Amanuel Kassa Tadesse

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Comparison of Baseline Characteristics, Sociodemographics, and Gynecological Risk Factors Associated with Secondary Infertility of Females in Pakistan by Wafa Fatima, Abdul Majeed Akhtar, Asif Hanif, Aima Gilani, Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq

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Effects of multiparity and prolonged breast-feeding on maternal bone mineral density: a community-based cross-sectional study by Lekamwasam Sarath, Lenora Janaka, Karlsson Magnus K

“…</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Women who had 5 or more children and women who had breast-fed for 97 months or more were older than the other women (p < 0.01) but no differences in height, weight or BMI were observed among the groups. …”
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Assessing survival time of outpatients with cervical cancer: at the university of Gondar referral hospital using the Bayesian approach by Chalachew Gashu, Buzuneh Tasfa, Chekol Alemu, Yoseph Kassa

“…Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women worldwide. as well as the 4th most common cause of cancer-related death. …”
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A Comprehensive Treatment Protocol for Endometriosis Patients Decreases Pain and Improves Function by Shrikhande A, Patil S, Subhan M, Moody E, Natarajan J, Tailor Y, Mamsaang M, James N, Leishear K, Vyas R, Sandhu S, Ahmed T, Filart R, Daniel G, Kerin Orbuch I, Larish Y, Liu L

“…Allyson Shrikhande,1,2 Soha Patil,1,2 Merzia Subhan,1,2 Erika Moody,1,2 Janaki Natarajan,1,2 Yogita Tailor,1,2 Marjorie Mamsaang,1,2 Neha James,1,2 Kimberlee Leishear,1,2 Rakhi Vyas,1,2 Sandra Sandhu,1,2 Tayyaba Ahmed,1,2 Rosemarie Filart,1,2 Gabrielle Daniel,1,2 Iris Kerin Orbuch,3,4 Yaniv Larish,1,2 Lora Liu1,2 1Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine Clinical Research Foundation, West Palm Beach, FL, USA; 2The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA; 3Providence St John’s Hospital, Santa Monica, CA, USA; 4Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy Center, Los Angeles, CA, USACorrespondence: Allyson Shrikhande, Email AShrikhande@pelvicrehabilitation.comPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the efficacy of a multimodal, outpatient neuromuscular protocol in treating remaining sensitization and myofascial pain in endometriosis patients post-surgical excision.Patients and Methods: A retrospective longitudinal study was conducted for women aged 22 to 78 with a history of surgically excised endometriosis. 60 women with an average duration of pain of 8.63 ± 7.65 years underwent a treatment protocol consisting of ultrasound guided trigger point injections, peripheral nerve blocks, and pelvic floor physical therapy for 6 weeks. …”
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Antiretroviral Therapy Use Was Not Associated with Stillbirth or Preterm Birth in an Analysis of U.S. Medicaid Pregnancies to Persons with HIV by Kathryn D. Thompson, David J. Meyers, Yoojin Lee, Susan Cu-Uvin, Angela M. Bengtson, Ira B. Wilson

“…Additionally, our findings highlight a persisting need to address disparities in these outcomes for Black women.…”
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Pelvic floor function after third and fourth degree perineal lacerations: a case-control study on quality of life by Andrea Sartore, Maria Sole Scalia, Francesco Paolo Mangino, Giulia Savastano, Elena Magni, Giuseppe Ricci

“…Conclusions Major vaginal tears have demonstrated to have a strong impact on women’s quality of life up to a follow-up of 12 months. …”
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A Case Report of Meigs&rsquo; Syndrome Caused by Ovarian Fibrothecoma with High Levels of CA125 by Yuan L, Cui L, Wang J, Gong L

“…The pathology results confirmed the mass to have been an ovarian fibrothecoma. At the 2-month postoperative follow-up, the ascites and hydrothorax had resolved and not recurred, and the CA125 level was normal.Conclusion: Despite the high suspicion of ovarian carcinoma in postmenopausal women presenting with pelvic mass, ascites, pleural effusion, and elevated CA125, Meigs’ syndrome should be considered.Keywords: Meigs’ syndrome, ascites, pleural effusion, CA125, ovarian fibrothecoma, ovarian cancer…”
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Knowledge, willingness, uptake and barriers of cervical cancer screening services among Chinese adult females: a national cross-sectional survey based on a large e-commerce platfor... by Bo Zhang, Sumeng Wang, Xiyu Yang, Mingyang Chen, Wenhui Ren, Yanping Bao, Youlin Qiao

“…Age, marital status, occupation, monthly household income, and HPV vaccination history could influence screening participation (all p < 0.05). …”
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Comparing the quality of life of endometriotic patients’ before and after treatment with normal and infertile patients based on the EHP30 questionnaire by Tahereh Poordast, Saeed Alborzi, Elham Askary, Malihe Sousani Tavabe, Fatemeh Sadat Najib, Alireza Salehi, Hossein Molavi Vardanjani, Neda Haghighat, Kimia Leilami

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Effect of COVID-19 on Menstruation and Lower Reproductive Tract Health by Li J, Bai J, Xiang X, Guo Y, Yu H

“…Jiaosheng Li,1 Jiaojiao Bai,2 Xuanxuan Xiang,3 Yifan Guo,3 Haotian Yu4 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Central People’s Hospital of Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Eighth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yifan Guo; Haotian Yu, Email guoyifan301@126.com; yht200725@126.comBackground: To evaluate the dynamically impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the female reproductive system.Methods: An online survey was shared to women of reproductive age who had been infected with COVID-19 and recovered in China between January and March 2023.Results: In total, 610 women of childbearing age completed the menstrual component of the survey and 82.6% (n=504) women self-purchased medications without hospitalization. 254 women were menstruating during COVID-19 infection. 66.9% of them reported changes in menstruation, including cycle length (64.7%), menstrual flow (72.4%), and duration (53%), compared to pre–COVID-19. …”
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Assessment of miscarriage factors among Latinas who live in the U.S.: a cross-sectional study by Madeline Fernandez-Pineda, Brian E. McCabe, Rosina Cianelli, Rosina Cianelli, Natalia Villegas, Lilian Ferrer, Nilda Peragallo Montano

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Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): using transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) for detecting, visualizing and monitoring the healing process by Anna-Lena Stickelmann, Lieven Nils Kennes, Miriam Hölscher, Charlotte Graef, Tomas Kupec, Julia Wittenborn, Elmar Stickeler, Laila Najjari

“…Regarding anal incontinence, women who received an episiotomy had fewer anal incontinence symptoms after 6 months. …”
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