Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 16, Issue 1, 2020

Background: Phytotherapy is used in developing countries to treat several gynecoobstetric disorders. Objective: This study aimed to collect information on herbal remedies traditionally used for the treatment of gyneco-obstetric disorders in the southeast region of Morocco (Tafilalet). Methods: Field work was undertaken as an ethnopharmacological survey involving 980 women, 60 herbalists and 20 midwives in 6 differ Read More

Background: Clinicians commonly perform colposcopy directed biopsies on patients with low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) on PAP cytology even when not consistent with clinical guidelines. Objective: We study the association of PAP cytology screening results with cervical intra-epithelia neoplasia (CIN) 2-3 high-grade dysplasia, as confirmed by colposcopy-directed biopsy. Methods: A retrospective study of 263 w Read More

Background: Cesarean section trend has been rising steadily at an alarming rate worldwide, from 6.7 in 1990 to 19.1 in 2014. Objective: The aim of this study was to reduce the high prevalence of Cesarean Section in Iran including North West of country. Methods: This study was conducted, using special package provided by the ministry of health (MOH) to reduce unnecessary CS rate in the university-affiliated hospitals in East Azer Read More

Introduction: Nowadays, the most common problem in teenage girls is them facing menstrual disorders that develop secondary osteoporosis in their adolescent period. The locomotor system disorder is noticed more often in girls with adolescence hormone pathology, than in the population. This has an enormous human and socio-economic impact. Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. Objective: Read More

Background: The use of folic acid in the preconception stage can prevent neural tube defects if taken at the right time. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the intake of folic acid in the preconception period and its related knowledge among Iranian women. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 230 married women who had decided to become pregnant were selected from health centers usi Read More

Background: Prediction of the mode of delivery is crucial for better labour outcome. Recent studies suggest that the angle of progression (AOP), measured using transperineal ultrasound, can substantially aid the assessment of fetal head descent during labor, thereby predicting the mode of delivery. Objective: To assess the ability of the AOP measured by transperineal ultrasound to predict the mode of delivery in nulliparous Read More

Background: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is the second most common cause of genital tract infection in females. Excessive use of fluconazole and other azoles is likely to cause the emergence of the resistant species of Candida. Objective: The purpose of this research was to identify Candida isolates from RVVC and the antifungal effect of fluconazole against them. Methods: In this study, 152 patients with vulvo Read More

Background: Placenta plays a very important role in the growth and development of fetus. Objective: To know the correlation between placental weight and perinatal outcome in term antenatal women. Methods: Present prospective case-control study was conducted in the rural tertiary center of Northern India over one year (January-December 2018) on 1,118 term (≥37-≤42 weeks) antenatal women with singleton preg Read More

Background: Infertility, as a life crisis, affects women more than men, even when women are not infertile. Objective: This study was conducted aimed at exploring Iranian women’s perceptions and experiences of their husbands’ behavior towards male factor infertility. Methods: This qualitative study was performed using content analysis. A purposeful sampling method was employed and continued until data saturatio Read More

Background: A retrospective study that analysed data for three consecutive years from the Hysteroscopy Clinic at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Valme University Hospital. Objective: To analyse the data of lesions removed in the hysteroscopy clinic in comparison with those scheduled for the operating room to show that hysteroscopy could be a more effective procedure. Methods: Patients undergoing operati Read More

Background: Today, breast cancer is the second major cause of cancer deaths in women. Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on self-esteem and self-efficacy of cancer adaptation behaviors in women. Methods: The present study was a randomized educational trial (IRCT Registration number: IRCT2016100430140N1) based on intervention and control Read More

Introduction: Vulvar leiomyomas are rare and usually misdiagnosed as Bartholin’s cyst on initial presentation. Leiomyoma of vulva accounts for only 0.03% of all gynecological neoplasm. Definite diagnosis is based on surgical excision of the tumor. The aim of this report is to introduce a case of leiomyoma of the vulva which was initially misdiagnosed as Bartholin’s cyst. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 36-year old virgi Read More