Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 15, Issue 3, 2019

Background: It is known that hormonal imbalances during pregnancy make women more susceptible to dental problems. High levels of progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy, lead to an increased inflammatory response to dental plaque thus causing predisposing to gum diseases such as gingivitis. If untreated, gingivitis leads to chronic periodontitis which may manifest systemically in form of cardiovascul Read More

Background: Preeclampsia complicates 2-8% of all pregnancies worldwide and is one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It occurs after the 20th week of gestation and is characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria or end-organ disease. The heterogeneous and multi-systemic nature of this disease has led to the elusive pathophysiology which delays timely diagnoses and the cl Read More

Background: The use of assisted reproductive techniques, in addition to mental and emotional stress in different stages, made some jurists, as fatwa authorities, to investigate and evaluate the problems of this type of transplantation. Objective: The aim of this study was the jurisprudence investigation of the rules and effects of ovarian transplants in women with infertility. Methods: This study was conducted through review Read More

Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading malignancy for women. In developing countries, it is becoming a public health trouble in adult women. Persistent cervical infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) may contribute to the development of cervical cancer. The danger is in the fact that woman with HPV can go unnoticed for years. So, women with early cervical cancer and pre-malignant neoplastic disea Read More

Background: Menstrual cramps is the occurrence of labor-like pain in the lower abdomen, accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and dizziness. A natural approach towards the treatment of painful menstruation is the need of the hour to be imparted in mind/body practices to be considered for long-term relief from the pain of menstrual cramp forever. Objective: The current research is Read More

Background: Available data from South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa indicates that 12% and 34% of girls were married at age 15years and 18years respectively. This practice of child marriage may debar countries from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Objective: To extract and present disaggregated indices in the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) on the effect of child marriage on health. Me Read More

Background: Studies have shown pre-natal memory underlining the ability of newborns to discriminate maternal vs. other voices and to recognize linguistic stimuli presented prenatally by the mother. The fetus reacts to maternal voice at the end of gestation but it is important to clarify the indicators and conditions of these responses. Objective: To understand the state of the art concerning: 1) indicators of fetal reactions to Read More

Background: Cystectomy for ovarian endometriomas is commonly performed, however recent publications have shown a deleterious effect of cystectomy on ovarian reserve. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate what effect laparoscopic cystectomy for ovarian endometriomas has on the ovarian reserve. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study performing standard laparoscopic cystectomies for ovarian endometrio Read More

Background: Accurate timing for diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis (LTB) is important to reduce morbidity and mortality for both mother and child. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence rate of LTB and its associated factors during pregnancy using gamma interferon (IFN- γ) release assay (IGRA). Methods: A cross-sectional facility-based study carried out in Kassala hospital, Eastern Sudan between January and Read More

Background: Malaria is extended to more than 90 countries of the world, and is also considered as a major public health and socio-economical problem. Objective: The aim of this study is the elucidation of malaria on metabolic activities in pregnancy. Material and Methods: A total of 60 patients with gestational vivax malaria were recruited in this study, and 60 healthy pregnant women were selected as a control group. T Read More

Background: Male medical student interest in the field of obstetrics-gynecology has significantly decreased in the last three decades. A perceived patient preference for female obstetrician- gynecologists (Ob-Gyn) and subsequent gender differences in clinical productivity and compensation may influence this trend. Objective: To explore how provider gender affects clinical productivity and salary among obstetrics- gynecolog Read More