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Short Name: Ann Obstet Gynecol
ISSN: 2641-6522
Publisher: MedDocs Publishers LLC
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is crucial for bone strength, with even a modest decrease significantly elevating fracture risk. Calcium imbalance during pregnancy contributes to BMD loss, as maternal stores are mobilized to support fetal skeletal development. Vitamin D deficiency exacerbates this issue, with prevalence rates alarming in various populations. ...
The aim of this survey was to evaluate the existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians regarding fertility preservation measures. An anonymous online survey comprising 50 items was disseminated from 09/2021 to 12/2023. 54 physicians specializing in gynecology and obstetrics in Germany completed the questionnaire. ...
Although recognized for their high impact on sexual and relationship satisfaction, scientifically sound information on differences in the perception of partnership sexuality between both partners is sparse. In order to enhance comprehension and effectively address any disparities in counselling, we evaluated experiences of sexuality within romantic partnerships considering the viewpoints of both partners and examining their importance in sexual satisfaction. ...
Adolescent females in rural settings of LMICs have been usually concerned about menstrual hygiene management practices. These girls are not informed about menstrual hygiene and safe practices. Menstruation is a normal phenomenon in every girl's life ...
The prevalence of malformations in the breasts appears until 5.6% in general population. Accessory breast tissue is classified into 8 categories, according to Kajava, whose difference lies in presences or not of areola, nipple, and glandular tissue. ...
Spinal anesthesia for cesarean section is an old and well-established method. It was first used in obstetrics in 1901 for pain relief during vaginal delivery and also became popular for cesarean delivery because of its rapid onset and a high frequency of successful blockade. ...
As stated by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the United States has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the industrialized world, and one of the highest rates of infant mortality. Healthy People 2030 has a target goal projected for 42.4% of infants to exclusively breastfeed through six months and 54.1% of infants to breastfeed through twelve months of age. ...
Introduction: Pregnancy raises specific challenges for malaria diagnosis because of the parasite sequestration in the placenta, resulting into low parasitaemia in peripheral blood. This study aimed at assessing the performance of the ultrasensitive rapid diagnostic test (US-RDT) Alere™ Malaria Ag Pf for the detection of Plasmodium falciparum in pregnant women. ...
An ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterine cavity and represents a life-threatening health problem for mothers, constituting 1.2-1.4% of all reported pregnancies and causing an increasing proportion of maternal deaths and miscarriage rates. The purpose of this article is to focus on an Ectopic pregnancy; causes, risks, the relationship between IUD; intrauterine devices, and Ectopic pregnancy, and we highlight the treatment of ectopic pregnancy in the end. ...
Introduction: In Burkina Faso, frequency of low birth weight has remained significant hence the interest of our study in order to assess the epidemiological aspects and neonatal prognosis of low birth weight to better target health actions. ...
A 23-year-old primigravida woman presented for safe termination of pregnancy after referred as a missed abortion from another center at gestational of 14 weeks. After ultrasound was repeated in our clinic which revealed intrauterine pregnancy with CRL 14 weeks and negative fetal heartbeat, she was provide mifepristone 200mg oral and admitted for medication abortion on the following day of her presentation with the same diagnosis. ...
Background: Duodenal atresia is one of the intestinal obstructions that can be diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound. It is commonly associated with Down's syndrome and other congenital anomalies. Case Presentation: We report a case of antenatal diagnosis of duodenal atresia with polyhydramnios in late third trimester. Chromosome microarray (CMA) test of amniotic fluid was normal. ...
Twin-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare condition impacting monochorionic pregnancies, in which the placenta is shared by two fetuses. An even more rare condition, as a subtype of twin-twin transfusion syndrome, is twin anemia polycythemia sequence. ...
"Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration is lower than normal". Anaemia among different age group is a strong indicator of overall health. Affects infants and young children, pregnant and postpartum women, and menstruating adolescent girls and women. ...
Background: Patient satisfaction is the individual's positive evaluation of distinct dimensions of health care. The rate of cesarean sections is on the rise and being performed more frequently in recent times. Assessment of maternal satisfaction with postoperative pain management is a vital tool for measuring the quality of care in the health center. ...
Based on the evidence of a positive association between community midwives and a decrease in maternal mortality rates, the CMWs program was established in Pakistan in 2006 to institute home-based clinics for rural community women, however, the scope and significance of midwives are still questionable. We, therefore, present the findings on the scope and the significance of community midwives that were collected and analyzed as part of a qualitative study on factors influencing community midwives' services in Pakistan. ...
Ovarian induction is widely used in IVF clinics. Following hyper-stimulation, the increase in secretion of estradiol and progesterone by the ovary, can affect the frequency and functions of endometrial immune cells, particularly dendritic ...
Objectives: To explore the prevalence of Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) and antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) in infertile women who experienced In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) failure and to investigate the impact of ANA and aPLs on the pregnancy outcomes of IVF in these patients.
A vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) occurs when a connection develops between the bladder and the vagina, and the gold standard treatment is surgical closure. Published data have demonstrated that most of the cases of VVF in developed countries had a surgical etiology, most commonly a hysterectomy. The most common symptom associated with VVF is continuous leakage of urine through the vagina.
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) is less common in postmenopausal women because of fungal estrogen dependence. Post-menopausal women with underlying risk factors for VVC, such as hormone replacement therapy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and immunosuppression caused by medication or disease, are at risk for chronic or recurrent VVC. The Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor class has been associated with an increased risk of Genital Mycotic Infections (GMI) and urinary tract infections, likely the consequence of drug-induced glycosuria.
According to the National Vital Statistics Report published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2023, the number of births recorded in the United States in 2021 was 3,664,292 which was up by 1% from 2020. The general fertility rate also rose amongst all ethnic groups, which was the first time it happened since 2014.
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), a major therapeutic problem worldwide, defies ready cure and serves as a major ongoing challenge with high rates of symptomatic recurrence. Past treatment has been limited to maintenance prophylactic fluconazole regimens which frequently fail to meet the needs of patients and is further challenged by increased rates of fluconazole resistance in C. albicans and non-albicans Candida species isolates.
In women of reproductive age, there is often an injury to the endometrium such as endometrial damage or Asherman’s Syndrome (AS), Intrauterine Adhesions (IAU), or endometrial scar formation such as cesarean section, myomectomy, curettage which can cause infertility. To overcome these problems, a uterine tissue engineering strategy emerged using scaffold biomaterials. In this journal, natural and synthetic scaffold materials and cell sheets are used, mostly natural materials, the target species are humans, rattus norvegicus, and rabbit, while the largest target tissue is the endometrium.
Background: Pregnancy in the broad ligament is a rare type of abdominal ectopic pregnancy, in which, the gestational tissue implant between the layers of the broad ligament. The reported incidence of all abdominal pregnancies is 1.4% of ectopic pregnancies. Due to its rarity and great variations of clinical presentation, diagnosis is seldom established before surgery. There is no adequate data beyond few case reports.
Introduction: Placenta increta is a rare maldevelopment of the placenta that leads to fatal pregnancy-related complications. They are classified into three forms depending on the degree of the spectrum of abnormal placentation. The estimated incidence of placenta increta is 1 in 2500-7000, characterised by the absence of the entire or partial deciduas basalis and incomplete development of the nitabuch layer.
Purpose: To report a monochorionic monoamniotic quadruplet pregnancy after frozen, single blastocyst transfer and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
Methods: Case report of a 36-year-old woman with her husband aged 39 presented at the out-patient infertility clinic with a history of 4 years infertility, due to tubal factor and oligoasthenospermia...
Introduction: The aim of this study was to present our experience in utilizing Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) during primary repair of perineal muscles following episiotomy and, and to assess its benefits and outcomes.
Methodology: This first preliminary study involved18patientswho were indicated for episiotomy during spontaneous vaginal delivery at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between January 2020and June 2021...
A Tubo-Ovarian Abscess (TOA) is a complex potentially life-threatening condition associated with an inflammatory mass involving the fallopian tube and ovary as a sequel of Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), especially in women of the reproductive age. TOA may be associated with sepsis due to a ruptured abscess causing end organ damage and thus requiring aggressive medical intervention...
Objective: Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as the cumulative blood loss of ≥1,000 ml or bleeding with signs or symptoms of hypovolemia, regardless of the delivery route. Numerous factors directly increase the risk of PPH. Complications may occur because of PPH itself or because of its treatment. We assessed the correlation of PPH complications with its risk factors and surgical interventions...
The pathophysiology of fetal cardiovascular and metabolic response to hypoxemia induced by uterine contractions is complex and important. However, in practice, the clinicians have to depend on cardiotocography fetal heart rate patterns in the context of clinical setting. Acute fetal hypoxemia characteristically triggers chemoreflex-mediated decelerations, centre-stage in cardiotocography interpretation...
Objective: To provide a simple explanation regarding the utilization of ADSCs in tissue engineering and their use for breast reconstruction.
Methods: Literature searches were performed on April 6 and April 10, 2021 on Google Scholar, using keywords: ‘breast cancer’ and ‘adipose stem cells’. Data were analyzed and presented descriptively in the form of text and figures.
The image shows 2 placentas from a dicorionic diamniotic pregnancy apparently with an anastomose from twin B umbilical cord to the placenta of the co-twin.
A 37 years -old, G5P3 woman diagnosed with a spontaneous dicorionic diamniotic pregnancy in the first trimester. Twin A had a growth restriction persisting throughout pregnancy.
Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a major risk factor contributing to obstetric complications and perinatal mortality in addition to sickle cell related complication. The management of SCD requires a multidisciplinary approach by teams of obstetricians, anesthesiologists, hematologists, neonatologist and intensive care setups who are capable of managing SCD...
Objective: Maternal and neonatal outcomes of two serious obstetrical complications required intensive care admission.
Methods: This is a retrospective hospital-based study. Data for this study was derived from the Qatar Pearl-Peristat Neonatal and Maternal Registry. We targeted pregnant women who developed eclampsia or APH >1.0 L who required intensive care admission.
The placental teratoma is a rare and benign lesion, with the first case published by MORVILLE in 1925. It is composed of various mature tissues and usually located at the surface of the parietal membranes between the amnion and chorion. Its histogenesis is still debated. This lesion is most often discovered incidentally since it does not imply complications during pregnancy. The acardiac fetus and the stuck twin fetus are two major differential diagnoses...
Objective: To assess clinical features and surgical outcome of patients with deep infiltrating ileocecal endometriosis undergoing ileal or ileocecal resection, through minimally invasive technique (n = 16; laparoscopic 11, robotic 5) or laparotomy (n=5).
Methods: All consecutive patients with histologically proven deep infiltrating ileocecal endometriosis (infiltration into the muscularis propria or deeper) undergoing surgical treatment at Mayo Clinic Rochester and Arizona, between January 2006 and September 2018 were included.
Corona virus is added to the family of pathogenic viruses in 2019. Nearly 18/20 months passed since this virus started infecting human beings and soon it became pandemic. Its behavioural pattern is not well defined towards special conditions/phases of humans. Logically speaking expecting women are immune-compromised and therefore they are vulnerable to this corona (SARS-CoV2) strain...
Adnexal torsion is a serious condition and delay in surgical intervention may result in loss of ovary. Adolescents who have suffered from adnexal torsion may be at risk for asynchronous torsion of the controlateral adnexa. We report the case of asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion in a 36-year-old woman who at the age 18 year had undergone a left adnexectomy by ovarian torsion. Due to delay of diagnosis, during the urgent surgery, the detorsion involved the spontaneous amputation of the adnexa...
Introduction: As observed in two Coronavirus epidemics in the past, pregnant women seem to be particularly vulnerable for virus infections and severe clinical outcomes. We retrospectively analysed all complications and their outcome in pregnant women with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 infection admitted to the Provincial Hospital of Bolzano in northern Italy during Corona emergency between 27th February and 27th April 2020.
Background: Unrecognized pheochromocytoma during pregnancy is associated with a high rate of maternal and fetal mortality.
Objective: To report 2 cases of pheochromocytoma managed during pregnancy and provide recommendations for clinicians based on the literature.
Objective: Cervical pregnancy combined with Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) disorders is challenging both in diagnosis and management. Here, we present a case of cervical pregnancy complicated with placenta increta, and the following treatment and plan.
Case report: A 33-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 1, was diagnosed with cervical pregnancy at an estimated gestational age of 6+6/7 weeks.
Background: HIV-infected pregnant and breastfeeding adolescents are a particularly vulnerable group that require special attention and enhanced support to achieve optimal maternal and infant outcomes. The main aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of pregnancy in adolescent living with HIV, review evidence about Antenatal Care (ANC) service delivery and outcomes for HIV-infected pregnant adolescents in Muhoroni Sub County.
Laser for treatment of female SUI symptoms is still part of a controversial discussion. Due to lack of longtime experiences this is reasonable. On the other side we can see a big potential in this therapy: With proper settings laser in SUI treatment is genuinely non-invasive and does not inhibit other therapies. With proper assessment of the patients (SUI I) laser can achieve very convincing and long lasting results.
We report the case of a 33 year old patient which SUI grade III after spontaneous delivery. During examination we found out that urethra length was only 15 mm. As normal we see a urethra length of 30-50 mm. Due to this extreme short urethra and increased possibility of unwanted outcome we rejected operation with mesh or string. Therefore patient had local estrogen and Yentreve medication.
Background: During anatomy (topographic) chair, we prepared an anatomic piece of an older female pelvis (unknown causa mortis). Here, we present an anatomic piece prepared by medical students that helped us to better understand hypertrophic bladder pathophysiology.
Methods: A traditional corpse dissection guided by an assistant professor.
Microcystic Stromal Tumor (MCST) is an ovarian sex cord stromal tumor that has been recently introduced as a new histologic entity, and thus far is considered benign. Herein, we discussed a case of a 53-year-old woman who visited her Obstetrics and Gynecologist for a pelvic pain and post-menopausal bleeding. A total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy was performed.
Hemorrhage in any surgical case can play havoc and can be life threatening. Especially in women, surgical procedures in pelvic area involve close proximity to various major vessels. Pelvic hemorrhage is potentially lethal complication in either obstetrics or gynecological surgeries. Obstetric hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide with an estimated global maternal mortality ratio of 211 deaths per 100,000 live births.
The placenta is a temporary organ, which has a dual transport function in that it facilitates the passage of some bio-substances to the fetus while acting as a barrier to other materials including metals which may interfere with placental function at many levels. Therefore, any deviation from normal placental development may constitute a potential threat to fetus growth.
Microbe contamination during embryos culture occasionally occurs in an IVF-ET system. To understand the microbe contamination in embryo cultures in the IVF laboratory, themicrobe contamination rate, the sources of microbes, the early development of embryos and the clinical outcomes of the contaminated IVF cycles were examined.
Cesarean Section (CS) is a major obstetric surgery, widely recognized as an effective means that contributes to the reduction of maternal and perinatal mortality, when its indication is appropriate. CS has been the subject of numerous publications regarding its rate but very little regarding its quality.
Introduction: Postpartum is a period of great vulnerability in a women’s life for developing mental health problems. Postpartum mental health disorders are often underdiagnosed and undermanaged. These Psychiatric illness has great adverse outcome on maternal, neonatal and child health. It is a huge burden on the family and society hence, demanding screening, early diagnosis and treatment.
A 28-year-old female patient, having regular sexual intercourse with the same partner for 6 years, with no significant medical or surgical pathological history, including no recurrent notion of oral or genital aphtosis, and no medication, consulted for lesions 8 days before her consultation, three days before the onset of these lesions she had an influenza-like illness with high fever and chills.
Objectives: To assess the antenatal detection rate of oral clefts (isolated and complex) and pregnancy outcomes (karyotypic abnormalities and live-birth rates) in a tertiary referral center, to provide a basis for prenatal counselling and invasive diagnostics.
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