Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 20, Issue 2, 2024

Background: The prevalence of functional ovarian cysts in women is high, and choosing an appropriate, and uncomplicated treatment is necessary. Objective: Compare the effectiveness of honey, olive, and propolis combined vaginal cream with OCP in the treatment of functional ovarian cysts in women of reproductive age in Iran. Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was performed on 40 women of reproductive age refer Read More

Clinical practices vary significantly between countries, so healthcare providers must be aware of the differences in recommendations among guidelines to give the best care possible. It is up to the clinician to decide whether and to what extent to follow guidelines, based on each patient's special situation. This study aimed to review the updated evidence regarding practical aspects required for midwives to do postpartum c Read More

Background: Serum periostin in cancer patients and chronic periodontitis (CP) is the lowest and could be linked to the association between CP and endometrial cancer (EC). Periostin is a matricellular protein secreted by fibroblasts associated with cancer and is also secreted in chronic inflammatory conditions such as CP. Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the GCF periostin level among CP, EC, and healthy pe Read More

Background: Women with breast cancer in Iran face challenges requiring support. Yet the provision of support may have changed during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Objective: The aim of the present study was to explore the perceptions of women with breast cancer about the support they received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study was qualitative in nature. Semi-structured i Read More

Background: Having an only child has positive and negative consequences for the health of the child, mother, and family. However, when one-child families become the norm, the risks of negative long-term impacts increase. In Iran, couples now prefer to have one child. This paper reports on an investigation into the effectiveness of training based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) on the pregnancy intention in women with Read More

Background: Domestic violence against women is defined as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, that women experience. During the COVID-19 quarantine, homes have become very dangerous places for domestic violence against women. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, Medline, Scopus, Embase, Google scholar, and web of science were searched. Two independent authors screened all identified titles, abstracts, a Read More

Background: Maternal-infant attachment is the first social relationship between mother and baby that keeps the baby close to the mother. The conflicting results of the studies regarding the effect of kangaroo mother care (KMC) on maternal-infant attachment show the necessity of conducting a meta-analysis study. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the effects of KMC on mother-infant attachment through a s Read More

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age. PCOS leads to metabolic dysfunction such as dyslipidemia, obesity, and glucose intolerance based on hyperandrogenemia, hyperinsulinemia, and dysregulated adipokine secretion. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a new marker, InsuTAG (fasting insulin×fasting triglycerides) could Read More

Background: Cesarean scar pregnancy is one of the rare and challenging forms of ectopic pregnancy in treatment. Surgical and medical treatment options are available. Nevertheless, no approach is superior. Case Presentation: The present case reports a 29 years-old lady, presented with 12 weeks and 6 days, cesarean scar pregnancy without any symptoms, with a live fetus that underwent curettage two times. Conclusion: W Read More

Objective: Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is a rare form of extragenital endometriosis that usually develops in association with a prior surgical scar. The purpose of the study was to review the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, treatment modalities, and outcomes of patients with AWE. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in a Gynecology Department of a Portuguese tertiary hospital, concer Read More

Background: Women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have more difficulty concerning their physical and psychological health, indicating a need to provide adequate psychosocial and clinical support for these women to minimize the repercussion of this diagnosis on their activities and quality of life. Objective: To determine the predictors of quality of life in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Methods: Thi Read More

Background: Preeclampsia affects pregnant women, resulting in stroke, organ failure, and other health problems like seizures. The effect of preeclampsia is most pronounced in developing countries and it affects about 4% of pregnant women causing several illnesses and even death. The key to solving the problem of preeclampsia is its early detection and use of machine learning algorithms that can take various demogra Read More

Background: Ultrasound-guided sclerosis has been used to treat ovarian endometriotic cysts since 1988. However, compared with cystectomy, sclerotherapy's effectiveness and safety are questionable. Objective: To compare ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy and ovarian cystectomy in the treatment of ovarian endometriosis through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: PubMed-MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, an Read More

Pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a parent cause different physical, mental, and social changes, so it is a critical life period for women. The well-being of the perinatal period, in which this complex and unique process is experienced, contains different characteristics from the general population. Therefore, the importance of conceptualizing the concept of “perinatal well-being” and defining the relevant dimensions has Read More

Background: Implant as long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is ideal for Indonesian women. Two-rod implant (2x75mg levonorgestrel) is the most common implant used in Indonesia. Another alternative method is a one-rod implant (1x150mg levonorgestrel). Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness, changes in body weight (BW), and menstrual cycle between the one-rod and two-rod implant acceptors. Me Read More

Introduction: Leptin hormone is produced by adipose tissue and soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) influences leptin's free bioavailability. Obese individuals have unusually elevated leptin levels. Obesity influences insulin and other hormone levels and is a key risk factor for developing polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and mutations such as rs2025804 and G2548A (rs7799039). PCOS is a hormonal condition that affe Read More

Background: Pharmacological treatment influence men and women in distinct ways. Over the last decade, pharmacological research has significantly enhanced our understanding of many elements determining medicine prescription. The objective of this study is to carefully assess the clinical pharmacokinetic studies involved female subjects in India. Methods: We conducted a systematic review to assess clinical trial rec Read More