Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 20, Issue 3, 2024

Introduction: Since mothers often express higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression, it is important to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 on their mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the concerns of mothers in the postpartum period amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study on 600 postpartum mothers. The sample size was Read More

Background: We have, herein, presented a case of an uterocutaneous fistula after cesarian delivery. Case Presentation: A 24-years old female, gravida 3 para 3 with 2 living children, who underwent an emergency cesarean section about one month before the term due to preterm labor at Hamedan, was diagnosed with uterocutaneous fistula. Her medical history included 2 previous term cesarean section deliveries. She rep Read More

Introduction: Although the number of studies conducted among pregnant women with coronavirus (COVID-19) is increasing rapidly, most of the studies are small-scale. Accordingly, data on the relationship between COVID-19 and pregnancy are limited. In addition, there is limited information about which complications COVID-19 causes in pregnant women compared to the normal population, and at what rates. This meta-anal Read More

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic affected both the maternity care and services provided by healthcare providers. Midwives are among the health professionals who are fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: This study aimed to explore Iranian midwives' perceptions and experiences of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Methods: This qualitative description was carried out between March and May Read More

Background: Non-coding RNA i.e. MicroRNA plays an important role in the progression and pathogenesis of different types of tumours including ovarian cancer. Deregulated microRNA expression could transform the passivity of cancer, disease progression, chemoresistance, and mobility. The miRNA profile of healthy and cancerous samples was observed to be different. MicroRNA expression analysis and profiling have a bright Read More

Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) would develop simultaneously because of the same etiopathogenesis of pelvic floor weakness. Some studies have said the association between SUI symptoms may be determined by the degree of anterior compartment prolapse. Then some incidences of occult SUI could also mask the symptom of SUI in the severe stage of POP. Me Read More

Background: Robson's Ten Group Classification System (RTGCS) is widely used to evaluate, monitor, and compare cesarean delivery (CD) rates within and between delivery service centers. This study aimed to investigate the causes of CD in Shiraz teaching hospitals using RTGCS. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study on 1787 pregnant women who underwent CD in selected teaching hospitals in Shiraz, Iran, was sel Read More

According to WHO data, one in every four couples in developing countries is affected by infertility, and the prevalence remains high year by year. Infertility is considered to be a globally concerned health issue, which affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide. Nowadays in our modern and developing field of medicine, we have different solutions and treatments for almost each and every disease. Treatment for i Read More

Background: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a public health problem that demands rapid diagnosis and treatment and may severely impair female reproductive health. Objective: To analyze anamnestic information, laboratory findings, and clinical and microbiological features of patients with severe acute PID that underwent a surgical procedure. Methods: This retrospective study enrolled 97 cases that were surgically tre Read More

Background: The postpartum period is a challenging time for mothers, in which the quality of life (QOL) is an important indicator of health. Assessing the factors related to postpartum QOL (PQOL) can provide a holistic approach to health programs from an individual to a macro level. This study identified predictive factors for PQOL among Iranian postpartum women. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted Read More

Objectives: Hydatiform mole can progress to gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), and we are looking for non-invasive methods to predict it. Old age, higher serum BHCG levels, and expression of genes, such as VEGF-EG, HIF-1α, and TGF-ß are known as predictive factors. We performed this study to evaluate the role of bilateral uterine artery doppler ultrasound in predicting postmolar- GTN. Methods: In this prospective co Read More

Background: Menopause is one of a woman's most crucial life stages. Identifying menopause's educational needs is critical. Objective: This study aims to explain the educational needs of women during menopause. Methods: The current study employs a qualitative content analysis method. The study included 12 women around menopause who were referred to Fatemieh Hospital's menopause clinic in Hamadan in 2020 and Read More

Puberty refers to physical transitions that occur in the body of adolescents, taking them from a stage of sexual immaturity to sexual maturity. Nowadays, it is being observed that more and more girls are attaining menarche at an age less than ten years, so the age of onset of Puberty being somewhere around 7.5 to 8 years. The reasons and implications are manifold. Early age of onset of puberty is a risk factor for ova Read More

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the diagnosis and management of cancer patients to a large extent, with many patients being diagnosed at a later stage, and many are not able to get appropriate treatment. Furthermore, cancer patients are more prone to suffer from severe COVID-19 infection and its associated morbidity and mortality. Breast cancer is one of the commonest cancers affecting women Read More

Background: Vaccination is known as the safest and the most effective method to control the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the spread of misconceptions is one of the causes of vaccination hesitancy worldwide. Google is one of the most popular databases used by people to search for answers to their health concerns. Objective: This study aimed to identify the most public reproductive health concerns in relation to the Read More

Introduction: Cervical cancer can be prevented through vaccination against HPV and routine screening through HPV DNA testing or Pap smear. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess functional cervical cancer literacy (FCCL) levels and correlates among women of reproductive age in Lebanon. Methods: The Arabic self-administered questionnaire consisted of the Cervical Cancer Literacy Assessment Tool, socio-demogr Read More

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) in all its physical, mental, overt and covert forms is an important issue in terms of its consequences. Objective: This study aimed to provide legal-jurisprudential support for women in cases of spousal abuse and unauthorized psychological violence. Material and Methods: This review article is the result of reviewing the published evidence on the supportive aspects of unauthorized psy Read More