Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 16, Issue 4, 2020

Background: Some studies have shown a relationship between uterine fibroids and PPH, while other studies have not shown a risk increase for PPH with uterine fibroids. Objective: The aim of performing the present study was in order to assess the association between uterine leiomyoma and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) based on epidemiology studies. Methods: We searched for several major international databases (PubMe Read More

Background: Evening primrose oil (EPO) has been a treatment option for reducing menopausal symptoms, but evidence for its use is inadequate. Objective: The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of EPO in treating menopausal symptoms among peri and postmenopausal women. Study Design: This is a systematic review with meta-analyses of randomised clinical trials (RCTs). Methods: We searched CENTRAL, Medli Read More

Background: Treatment team’s lack of knowledge about legal-religious doctrines of abortion can put mothers’ health at great risk. Objective: Importance and necessity of training the medical team regarding religious-moral doctrines related to abortion. Data Sources: The moral abortion studies conducted by Iranian authors between 2000 and 2018 can be found at SID, Iran Medex, PubMed, Google Scholar, and CINAHL se Read More

Over the years, the efficacy of assisted reproductive technologies has significantly improved. Infertility-associated problems like tubal obstruction, severe male-factor infertility, severe endometriosis and ovulatory dysfunction have entailed the need for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is the insertion of a single and viable spermatozoon into the oocyte, thereby circumventing the penetration of the Read More

Background: Both women and men wish to have control over when to become parents. Birth control or contraception methods basically entail different types of mechanisms to avoid pregnancy. Making choices about birth control methods is not easy since there are many types of fertility control techniques available to avoid pregnancy. Objective: Several health problems are associated with females or males on the promin Read More

Background: In the United States, rates of maternal morbidity and mortality (MMM) are high compared with other high-income countries and are characterized by significant racial/ethnic disparities. Typically, research on MMM focuses on obstetrical problems. Less research examines the role of intimate partner violence (IPV). Maternal health, IPV, and their intersection are linked with the impacts of social determinants of healt Read More

Background: Preeclampsia occurs in 2-10% of pregnancies, worldwide, and is characterized as a combination of hypertension and proteinuria. Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the risk factors associated with the incidence of preeclampsia in the west of Iran and associated factors. Methods: This is a cross sectional study that was performed on 740 pregnant women between 2014- 2017, who were Read More

Background: High-risk pregnancies are associated with adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes. Aim: To know the overall perinatal outcome in high-risk pregnancies. Methods: Present observational study was conducted in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department of a rural tertiary center of Northern India over eight months (February-October 2018) on 3,085 antenatal women at gestation ≥ 28 weeks with 1,309 high-risk c Read More

Background: The discovery of the benefits of antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) for preterm infants was one of the most significant developments in obstetric care. However, due to the difficulty in predicting preterm delivery, optimal use of ACS, is challenging. Objective: To describe prescribing practices for antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) at a tertiary hospital over five years to determine whether ACS were received at optimal ti Read More

Background: Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing in both developed and developing countries. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is an important option for reducing the CS rate. Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore clinicians' and midwives' views of factors influencing decision-making for VBAC based on the theory of planned behavior. Methods: This qualitative study was carried out in Urmia- Iran, durin Read More

Background: Awareness of pubertal issues has a great influence on the ability of girls to cope with cognitive, social and physical changes that occur during puberty. Objective: The aim of this study was the evaluation of a school-based educational intervention to improve the knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls about puberty health. Methods: This randomized clinical trial (Registration number: IRCT 2013111715341N2) Read More

Background: Dysmenorrhea is one of the most frequent pelvic pains among young women, impairing their quality of life. Objective: This research aims to investigate the effect of ginger-chamomile herbs with honey in reducing dysmenorrhea pain, associated symptoms, and the extent of bleeding. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial (IRCT No.: 2016100825031N5), 200 female students with primary dysmenorrhea, fro Read More