Despite the prevalence of fibroids worldwide, clinicians still face significant gaps in training that affect diagnosis, counseling, and long term management. In my years as a reproductive surgeon and fibroid specialist, I have seen how women living with fibroids struggle when t [....] » Read More
Sexual assault is widely underreported in healthcare environments, and many patients do not disclose unless asked directly in a manner that feels safe and nonjudgmental. Gynecologic care is a critical setting where disclosures often occur, yet screening practices vary significant [....] » Read More
Background Selecting an appropriate contraceptive method is often a dynamic, trial-and-error process shaped by medical, behavioral, and contextual factors. Although side effects and early discontinuation are common among healthy women, those living with benign gynecological di [....] » Read More
We compared the treatment outcomes for hysteroscopic endometrial resection via monopolar or bipolar resectoscope, versus hysteroscopic endometrial ablation with Novasure, at a rural hospital in Victoria, Australia over a 10 year period between 2015 to 2025. The purpose of the stu [....] » Read More
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of pregnancy up until 24 gestation weeks. Surgical management of miscarriage (SMOM) includes Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) and Evacuation of Retained Products (ERPC). Although largely successful, complications like infection, bleeding, retaine [....] » Read More
Prior studies have shown that increased body mass in men is associated with decreased levels of testosterone and increased levels of estradiol. These hormone alterations can lead to fertility issues. Body mass can be measured as body mass index (BMI, kg/m2), waist circumference [....] » Read More
A collision tumor is defined as the presence of two distinct tumor types without any histological intermixing of the individual cell types. They have been commonly reported in various organs, such as the oesophagus, stomach, skin, lungs, liver, adrenals, thyroid and uterus. It is [....] » Read More
Title : Pregnancy outcome after uterine artery embolization for uterine adenomyosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mohamed M Hosni, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Uterine adenomyosis involves the growth of endometrial gland and stroma within the uterine musculature. Patients, with uterine adenomyosis, experience heavy painful periods, deep dyspareunia and subfertility, reducing their overall quality of life. Hysterectomy is usually the rec [....] » Read More
Title : Pathologic findings in women with atypical glandular cells on Pap test
Neda Zarrin-Khameh, Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Introduction: It has been shown that a significant subset of atypical glandular cells (AGC) indicates underlying malignancies. Therefore, it is imperative to recognize, diagnose, and treat these lesions early. We evaluated the clinical significance of AGC on cervical cytolog [....] » Read More
Title : Assessment of exclusive hypo-fractionated post-mastectomy radiation in patients with locally advanced breast cancer.
Hiba Siddiqui, Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Pakistan
Breast cancer has a relatively low α/β ratio, estimated around 3–4 Gy. This suggests a heightened sensitivity to larger fraction sizes, thereby providing a strong radiobiological rationale for hypo-fractionation. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether [....] » Read More
Title : Non-ablative radiofrequency for pelvic floor dysfunction and female intimate anti-aging: a 6-month prospective multi-centre cohort objectiv
Shaadaiti Wufuer, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, China
Objective: To quantify safety and 6-month effectiveness of non-ablative radiofrequency (RF) on symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in women seeking intimate anti-aging. Methods?Three centres enrolled 208 women (45-65 y [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluate the changes in SP-D levels in plasma during different phases of the menstrual cycle recruited from the Well- Adult Surfactant Protein Study (WASP)
Natnicha Kitti udom, University College London, Thailand
Background: Surfactant Protein D (SP-D) is a protein of the innate immune system that plays a role in maintaining surfactant homeostasis, clearance of pathogens, and control of inflammation, primarily in the lungs (1). However, its presence in extrapulmonary tissues, including th [....] » Read More
Title : Synergistic antifibrotic potential of protocatechuic acid and D-Carvone in liver protection
Ling Yin, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, China
Liver fibrosis represents a critical global health burden with limited therapeutic options. This study investigates the novel synergistic efficacy of two natural compounds—Protocatechuic Acid (PCA), a phenolic acid, and D-Carvone (D-Car), a monoterpene—in mitigating l [....] » Read More
Title : Examining the impact of advanced paternal age on obstetrical and fetal outcomes
Sakshi Das, State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine, United States
Advanced paternal age (APA), defined as 40 years or older at time of conception, is associated with poor outcomes with assisted reproductive technologies. Review of literature suggests APA may be associated with infertility, miscarriage, preterm delivery, and placental abnormal [....] » Read More
Title : Chemoprotective effects of plasma derived from mice of different ages and genders on ovarian failure after cyclophosphamide treatment
Soghra Bahmanpour, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Premature ovarian failure is one of the major side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Blood plasma contains several factors that might lead to the repair of different tissues. Objective: The chemoprotective effects of plasma derived from mice with different ages and genders were asse [....] » Read More