Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 20, Issue 1, 2024

Background: Endometriosis is one of the most frequent illnesses and is connected with substantial problems, such as pain and reduced social function. Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between painful endometriosis symptoms and women's quality of life. Methods: This research included 169 endometriosis patients. Data was collected using sociodemographic, ENDO PAIN- 4D, and EHP-30 questionna Read More

Background: In recent times, social media has been playing an important role in spreading health awareness including breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among Indian women. Awareness of its risk factors, symptoms, screening methods and positive attitude towards screening and practices are essential to reduce the advanced stage diagnosis and further its mortality rate. This study Read More

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a prevalent complaint among women nowadays. Primary dysmenorrhea is a painful disorder that occurs during the menstrual cycle. It is described as unpleasant menstrual cramps or period discomfort that occurs without the presence of any pelvic illness. Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common causes of absence from school, work, and social activities. It has an impact o Read More

Objective: Considering supportive evidence on N-acetylcysteine (NAC) effectiveness in neuropathic pain syndromes, we conducted this study to evaluate its effect on women suffering from chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). Methods: In a randomized, double-blind study, 106 women with CPPS were assigned to receive NAC+amitriptyline or placebo+amitriptyline treatment. Amitriptyline was administrated at a dose of 25 Read More

Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review was to reach a general conclusion regarding the effects of Lamiaceae plants on hirsutism by performing a meta-analysis of the clinical trials. Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched and selected from the results of clinical studies to evaluate the effect of Lamiaceae plants on hirsutism. Result Read More

Background: Since breast cancer is increasing worldwide and previous risk factors cannot justify such an increasing trend, investigating new environmental factors is necessary for each population. Mammographic breast density (MBD) is a strong risk factor for breast cancer as well as a biomarker for the effect of chemicals on breast tissue. Objective: Given limited data about the association between breast density and c Read More

Background: Common causes of maternal deaths are direct obstetric complications that can be managed by healthcare providers in health facilities. Women giving birth at home have a higher contribution to maternal mortality and morbidity as well as a poor fetal outcome. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for an estimated 66% of all maternal deaths. This study aimed to explore why pregnant mothers prefer to deliver at ho Read More

Background: Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a pregnancy-related endocrinopathy. Its etiology is not well understood. Obesity and insulin resistance coexist in GDM. Apelin is an adipocytokine secreted by fatty cells and expressed in many organs; it can modulate blood glucose. According to research, apelin levels are higher in obese and type 2 diabetes patients. We aimed to examine the value of serum apelin as a reliable m Read More

Worldwide, ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death among women. Despite the recent progress in the treatment of advanced OC, oncologists in many parts of the world still face several difficulties and constraints in the daily management of their patients. In addition to the shortage of resources and expertise, non-adherence to the up to date international guidelines has been identified as a m Read More

Background: Fatigue accumulates throughout the labor period and often occurs in conjunction with pain and anxiety during childbirth, resulting in negative effects on laboring women. Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an integrated symptomrelated fatigue management program (ISFMP) on pain, anxiety, fatigue score and lactate levels in a low-risk pregnant woman during childbirth. Read More

Background: Since there was no study on the effect of auriculotherapy on reducing the use of oxytocin and labor length, the present study is aimed to investigate this issue. Methods: The present study was a randomized clinical trial with two parallel arms, without blinding, which was performed on 93 nulliparous women. Setting this study was done in one of the referral hospitals in Qom, Iran. The samples were randomly assigned Read More

Background: China officially launched the universal two-child policy in January 2016. No studies in China have examined the characteristics of pregnant women since the implementation of the new family planning policy. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study in Chengdu, China, to examine pregnant women's sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics satisfying the new policy requirements. Two thous Read More

Background: COVID-19 is an emerging, highly contagious disease caused by the SARSCoV- 2 virus. Pregnant women appear to be at greater risk for COVID-19 infection and complications. Considering the importance of maternal and fetal healthcare, this study aims to evaluate some of the maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with COVID-19. Methods: Pregnant women at the gestational age of 20 wee Read More

Background: Breast Cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among women all over the world. Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify determinants of breast cancer and evaluate the effectiveness of return to work as a result of early diagnosis. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a university hospital dedicated to women's health and gynecology. It investigated the return to work a Read More

Purpose: Hookah (water pipe) smoking, an ancient tobacco smoking method, is gaining widespread popularity worldwide. Although research in this field is still lacking, its harmful effect on human health through the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, infection, and cancer has been proven. Cigarette smoking has been found to have a detrimental effect on reproductive function. However, data about the effect of hookah smo Read More