Current Women's Health Reviews - Volume 21, Issue 1, 2025

BackgroundEndometrial scratching (ES) has been reported as a strategy to improve the outcome of IVF. Considering that the follicular phase and luteal phase have their specific characteristics and hormonal secretions, we investigated whether scratching in different phases affects a woman's chances of becoming pregnant following frozen embryo transfer.MethodsA total of 300 frozen embryo transfer candidate women with n Read More

BackgroundThere is no reliable data on the perceived need of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for mental services, and it is unclear how much of mothers' needs are met in Western Iran.ObjectivesThis study aimed to quantify the perceived need and avoidance/delay for mental health care among mothers of children with ASD and also to elucidate the factors associated with perceived need and avoidance Read More

BackgroundMenopause refers to the natural process of the “cessation of the menstrual cycle.” This phase predominantly affects aged women and can lead to various symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, and sexual dysfunction, among others. Unfortunately, many women remain unaware of this condition, and some even choose to overlook the symptoms. However, those who recognize the symptoms cons Read More

BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that menstrual health be recognized, defined, and addressed as a health and human rights issue rather than hygiene. The UN has acknowledged menstrual health as a worldwide public health and human rights concern. Poor menstrual health, inadequate sanitation facilities and inadequate education are defining characteristics of period poverty.ObjectiveTo as Read More

BackgroundThe postpartum period is considered a vulnerable and stressful period for many women due to various hormonal, physical, and psychosocial changes, such as adapting to parental rules, changes in body and self-image, loss of autonomy, breastfeeding, and taking care of the baby.ObjectiveThis study aimed to test a conceptual model considering the interrelated role of anxiety, body image satisfaction, sexual f Read More

BackgroundCesarean section imposes a huge social and economic cost on the individual and health care system. Iran is one of the countries that have experienced a significant increase in cesarean section in recent decades. There are few studies on the causes of women's reluctance to give natural birth. This study was conducted to determine the women’s unwillingness to have vaginal delivery through qualitative methods.M Read More

BackgroundNegative childbirth experiences impact the well-being of women and their families. With rising induction of labor (IOL) rates and the inconsistent evidence regarding its impact on childbirth experiences, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the overall effect of IOL versus expectant management on women’s childbirth experiences, defined as a woman’s self-assessment of her lasting m Read More

BackgroundThe incidence of challenging delivering experiences varies among societies and is impacted by various factors. The primary goal of this review was to assess the effect of supportive interventions pre- and during delivery on the likelihood of a positive childbirth experience.MethodsThis study reviewed articles related to childbirth experience in international databases, such as PubMed, Cochrane, and ScienceDirect. A tota Read More

AimsTo research menstrual cycle characteristics and related factors among Vietnamese female medical students.BackgroundFemale medical students, juggling demanding academic schedules, face the additional challenge of managing the impact of their monthly cycles on daily routines, academic achievements, and professional obligations.ObjectiveTo investigate the factors influencing the menstrual cycle during this part Read More