Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 12, Issue 2, 2016

The aim of the present review was to summarize research methods, benefits, recommendations, current trends and determinants of physical activity (PA) with a focus on women. In the research methods section, models, difficulties of measurements and assessment methods of PA emphasizing questionnaires were included. The beneficial role of PA was presented separately for the various forms of PA (e.g. leisure, s Read More

Pre-existing autoimmune disease during pregnancy is infrequent occurring in 1.0-2.0% of pregnant women. Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are not lethal and can co-exist with other autoimmune types. In the present report, ADs were found to produce false positive maternal serum screens for both neural tube defects and Down syndrome. The course of ADs is highly influenced by maternal and placental proteins, hormonal fact Read More

Background: The use of botulinum toxin for gynaecological indications is becoming increasingly established for women whose conditions remain refractory to conventional treatment. In this review we assessed the current available literature detailing the use of botulinum toxin to treat detrusor overactivity, painful bladder syndrome, vaginismus, localized vulvodynia and chronic pelvic pain. Methods: A review of literatur Read More

Introduction: Earlier, diagnosis of cancer ultimately led to death but now with complex therapies, not only many survive, but they have quality life too. Even preservation of fertility is possible. In addition to this, with early diagnosis, complete cure is possible. Objectives: To look into the existing evidence, challenges and possibilities. Methodology: Simple review of literature was done with the help of various search engines, Pubm Read More

Background: Two techniques for sonographic evaluation of amniotic fluid are Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) and Single Deepest Pocket (SDP). Objective: To determine the accuracy of Amniotic Fluid Index and Single Deepest Pocket in predicting of postdate pregnancy outcomes. Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, 362 pregnant women with gestational age > 40 weeks (postdate pregnancy) were evaluated. Evaluati Read More

Background: Social capital is a proposed social and contextual factor that affects health. Social capital is a combination of social networks and social cohesions developed in the given networks. In this conventional content analysis study, we explored the role of social networks in women’s health. Methods: Ten semi-structured, in-depth interviews of women (according on data saturation) were conducted in 2014. Transcripts Read More

Background: Test anxiety is a common problem among Iranian students. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of aromatherapy with lavender on test anxiety. Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed from June 2012 to July in Arak 186 female students, who were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. After obtaining written informed consents from the participants, th Read More

Introduction: Mitral stenosis (MS) is the most common type of valvular heart disease leading to maternal and neonatal complications. Balloon mitral valvuloplasty (BMV) is considered as a gold standard treatment for severe MS which does not respond to medical therapy. This study reports a case of emergent balloon mitral valvuloplasty during pregnancy. Case Report: A 35 year-old pregnant woman, G2L1 at 38th weeks of gestatio Read More