Obstetrics and Gynecology International

OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the clinical data of 145 patients with abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) secondary to cesarean section and to identify clinical indicators for predicting lesion classification. METHODS: This was a ret…

OBJECTIVES: Although frequently identified in hysterectomy specimens of women with endometrial carcinoma, the impact of adenomyosis on the prognosis of endometrial carcinoma remains uncertain. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the prognostic …

Endometriosis is a complex, estrogen-dependent disease with limited effective treatments that often focus on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying pathology. Current therapies, such as progestins and GnRH agonists, have s…

BACKGROUND: Nonepithelial ovarian cancers (NEOCs) comprise a group of uncommon malignancies which can be challenging to treat. This broad term includes germ cell tumors, sex cord-stromal tumors, and rare types of ovarian cancer, such as sma…

INTRODUCTION: Hydrodissection (HD) is used in surgical blunt dissection covering its two types. The first one is volumetric with application of neutral fluids to obtain exclusive separation of tissue planes. The second one is hybrid with ad…

BACKGROUND: Hydrosalpinx, a fluid-filled blocked fallopian tube, is a major cause of infertility and is mainly linked to pelvic inflammatory disease. However, its connection to endometriosis, especially hidden tubal endometriosis without vi…

INTRODUCTION: Uterine fibroids are the most common anatomical cause of heavy menstrual bleeding. To which extent clinical practice variation is present in the treatment of fibroid-related heavy menstrual bleeding at the hospital level remai…

Introduction: The stress associated with infertility can impact an individual's sleep status by affecting the hypothalamus and pituitary axis, potentially leading to sleep disorders. On the other hand, sleep disorders can further contribute…

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 infection and vaccination on all the menstrual cycle parameters in the women of reproductive age group, 18-45 years, at a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A single-center, descrip…

Introduction: Female technology or 'femtech' is the availability of mobile applications (apps) to monitor specific aspects of women's health. It touts the benefits of technology to empower women with regards to their health, while also allo…

BACKGROUND: This study aims to evaluate the impact of adjuvant chemotherapy on cancer-specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with Stage IA ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) using data from the Surveillance, Epidemio…

Background: "No result" after PGT-A is a rare observation. Factors suspected to cause inconclusive diagnoses include poor embryo quality, day of biopsy, biopsy technique, and technical amplification failure due to diluted DNA material. This…

BACKGROUND: Infertility is a significant global challenge, impacting millions of individuals across the world. In Lebanon, where fertility rates are declining, understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women experiencing infe…

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders involve abnormal placental invasion into the uterine wall and neighbouring organs, posing life-threatening risks during and after labour. Catastrophic obstetric haemorrhage remains the main morbidit…

Objective: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) affects up to 3 million people in the United States. Although 78%-83% of POTS patients are female, gynecologic comorbidity has not been well-studied. We created an online questionn…

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. The endometrium typically thickens and discharges during the menstrual cycle, resulting in menstruation. Endometriosis is characterized…

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the five-year trend of minimally invasive hysterectomy and identify factors associated with increased intraoperative and postoperative complications within the last five years (2017-2021). Methods:…

BACKGROUND: To validate previous age subgrouping methods and provide an optimal age reference for women planning to delay in vitro fertilization (IVF). METHODS: From July 2014 to March 2018, 3012 patients that received IVF/intracytoplasmic…

BACKGROUND: This study is to compare the time to pregnancy (TTP) between patients with endometriosis and nonendometriosis undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF).Material and Methods.This is an observational retrospective cohort study. We i…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a benign disorder that is generally defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside their normal location. TGF-β1 is found in stromal cells and its expression is increased in epithelial cells of…

Impaired implantation is one of the causes of infertility. It occurs under vital inflammatory status due to immune hyperactivation. In the innate immune system, the inflammatory response to pathogenic stimuli is initiated by complement acti…

AIMS: Adnexal torsion commonly affects reproductive age group females. Prompt diagnosis and early management help in the preservation of fertility. However, its diagnosis is challenging. Preoperative diagnosis can be suspected in only 23-66…

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem affecting the majority of female students in the nursing profession today. They often experience severe pain that is not only incapacitating but also has a significant impact…

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhoea is one of the most common gynaecological problems. Therefore, it is important to investigate its impact during the COVID-19 pandemic which has a great impact on the lives of menstruating people all over the world. …

PURPOSE: We aim to determine the predictive value of endometrial thickness by transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) in diagnosing endometrial pathology and to evaluate whether Doppler complements its diagnostic efficacy in perimenopausal women…