Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 15, Issue 4, 2019

Background: Although, some clinical trials investigated the maternal and neonatal effect of fentanyl as a premedication before induction of general anesthesia in cesarean section, to the best of our knowledge, there is no systematic review to summarize these results. Objectives: The present systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the maternal and neonatal effect of intravenous fentanyl as a premedication before ind Read More

Objective: Infertility has a severe impact on quality of life and mental health. This condition could be exacerbated by the existence of comorbid medical disease, like endometriosis. The aim of this critical narrative review is the examination of the state of the art about the quality of life and mental health in infertile women with endometriosis. Methods: We performed a rigorous and systematic search for studies on multiple el Read More

Background: The incidence of diabetes mellitus has significantly increased in the last two decades. Gestational diabetes mellitus, GDM, is a complication that affects both pregnant women and newborn babies. Pregnant women that are diagnosed with GDM are 7 times more likely to be diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus. In addition, infants born by GDM mothers are at higher risk of developing diabetes mellitus in th Read More

Objective: To provide a review of the literature with regards to the diagnosis and management of eating disorders in pregnancy. Methods: Available literature was reviewed and summarized to discuss the epidemiology, diagnosis, natural history of the illness, and treatment. Results: Eating disorders are common mental health conditions in reproductive-aged women, including pregnant women. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia ner Read More

Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) has a serious impact on maternal health as well as on the health of the infant. This is also very closely related to adverse outcomes in pregnancy. A mother suffering from gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has high incidences of showing significant risks to the fetus health, growth and development. As the incidences of GDM are increasing day by day, therefore, maternal h Read More

Background: Based on the available evidence, diet alone cannot fulfill maternal and fetal nutritional demands during pregnancy. Therefore, taking dietary supplements are recommended during pregnancy worldwide. Maternal socio-demographic characteristics can affect dietary supplements consumption during pregnancy. Little information is available with regard to the dietary supplement consumption in Iranian pregnant wo Read More

Background: Screening of lower genital tract infection (LGTI) in mid-trimester prevents preterm birth (PTB). There is no consensus on best screening methods for LGTI-symptoms, speculum findings, a point of care tests or high vaginal swab microscopy. Aim: To know diagnostic accuracy of screening of lower genital tract infection (LGTI) in midtrimester by clinical symptom/signs and point of care tests (viz Amsel’s criteria) Read More

Background and Objective: Few studies have focused on the epidemiology of perimenopausal syndrome, and its prevalence in African women is concerningly high. This study investigated selected biochemical parameters, hormonal changes, and possible metabolic syndrome (MetS) in perimenopausal and premenopausal women among Igbo women in Enugu, Southeast of Nigeria. Methods: This study was conducted be Read More

Background: Mother-infant bonding has tremendous implications for the child's future development. The difficulties that some mothers have in establishing an emotional bond with their newborns often referred to as impaired bonding or bonding failure are an essential focus in the postpartum period. Therefore, it is important to identify predictive factors for bonding failure and to intervene at an early stage for the Read More

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and the leading cause of death among women throughout the world. The incidence of breast cancer has been increasing in Iran and the disease has been the most prevalently registered cancer in the country during the past decade. Objective: Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of motivational interviewing (MI) on awareness, attitude, a Read More