International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Despite advancements in infection control, surgical site infections (SSIs) and postoperative sepsis remain significant challenges in gynecological surgery, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In low-income …

OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the role of anterior utero-cervical angle as a predictor of labor induction success, comparing outcomes between normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section groups. METHODS: A prospective cohort study was…

OBJECTIVE: Monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR), lymphocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (LHR), and neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) are novel and convenient biomarkers.…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate whether the use of levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (LNG-IUD) is associated with an increased need for medically assisted reproductive (MAR) treatment compared to other contraceptive methods. M…

OBJECTIVE: Spontaneous preterm birth is mainly caused by cervical incompetence. Cervical cerclage is the gold standard for preventing mid-trimester losses and preterm deliveries. If cervical cerclage fails, cervico-isthmic cerclage may be i…

Mid-trimester pregnancy loss (MTL), defined as a pregnancy loss occurring between 14 + 0 and 21 + 6 weeks of gestation, causes significant physical and emotional distress to women and presents clinical challenges to healthcare professionals…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the learning curve of uterine artery blockage via the anterior cul-de-sac and demonstrate the favorable outcomes of its application into complex minimally invasive myomectomy (MIM). METHODS: A retrospective case seri…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of ST3 β-galactoside α-2,3-sialyltransferase 1 (ST3Gal1) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGF-R2) in endometrioid-type epithelial ovarian cancer (E-OC) because aberrant α2,3-sialylation …

Adhesions arising from gynecologic surgeries and cesarean sections pose substantial clinical, social, and economic challenges, leading to issues like pelvic pain, infertility, bowel obstruction, and recurring surgeries. Preventing adhesions…

Cancer diagnoses in patients of reproductive age require balancing urgent oncological treatment with the need to preserve fertility. This FIGO Best Practice Advice outlines key considerations for fertility management in this population give…

In 2014, FIGO's Committee for Gynecologic Oncology revised the staging of ovarian cancer, incorporating ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer into the same system. Most of these malignancies are high-grade serous carcinomas (HGSCs)…

Primary vaginal cancer is a rare gynecologic malignancy, with most vaginal cancers representing metastases from other primary sites. Staging and treatment protocols are often extrapolated from those used in cervical cancer. In contemporary …

OBJECTIVE: To compare circulating levels of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 (VEGFR-3) in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and in non-pregnant (NP) and healthy pregnant (HP) women. METHODS: We conducted a case-c…

OBJECTIVE: To present our surgical outcomes by comparing the transumbilical and transvaginal methods for the removal of specimens in laparoscopic surgery of fibroids and adnexal masses during our 12 years of experience. METHODS: A retrospe…

ObjectiveTo evaluate if structured reports (SR) of pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans using the PALM-COEIN FIGO (the International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics) uterine leiomyomas classification (SR-FIGO) contain adequat…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the benefits of menstrual management in women undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), in whom heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) can be an underestimated bleeding complication. METHODS: This was a r…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the results of excluding confusable diseases in patients with a presumptive diagnosis of interstitial cystitis (IC). METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the electronic medical records of consecutive patients with IC …

Infertility is a condition with significant psychological, economic, and health implications. Investigations are generally conducted by a primary healthcare provider who then refers to a specialist; however, multidisciplinary care is often …

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP), a debilitating condition affecting an estimated 25% of women worldwide, represents a significant yet understudied global health crisis. Existing research is limited and likely fails to capture the true impact of C…

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, associated with genetic and environmental factors, including microRNA (miRNA) gene polymorphisms. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the assoc…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the perceptions of French residents and academic teachers regarding residents' autonomy during training and their preparedness to perform standard gynecological procedures. METHODS: A national survey …

OBJECTIVE: To study whether gynecologic or reproductive disorders show association with trisomic conceptions. METHODS: This nationwide cohort study utilized the Registry of Congenital Malformations to identify women who had a trisomic preg…

This review covers significant developments in the pathological classification of gynecological tumors in recent years. Topics covered include The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Classification of endometrial carcinomas and how to incorporate th…

Postpartum uterine necrosis is a rare and serious complication. The uterine tissue becomes devascularized and then causes endometrial necrosis and even myometrial necrosis, usually combing with uterine infection. To clear the infection, hys…

OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to analyze predictive factors of sentinel lymph node mapping failure in apparently early stages of endometrial cancer using intracervical indocyanine green injection. METHODS: A single-center prospective …