The role of berberine in polycystic ovary syndrome - a summary of knowledge.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a widely prevalent condition that affects approximately 5-10% of women of reproductive age. Although first described in the 18th century, a detailed account of the disease was not provided until Stein and Leventhal's 1935 report. Due to the varied symptomatology of PCOS, treatment must be tailored and often involves using multiple drugs for optimal pharmacotherapy.

Pregnancy and childbirth during the coronavirus pandemic. The cross-sectional study of 1321 participants in Poland.

Objectives: The impact of infection with novel coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2 - on women's and fetus' was unclear; therefore, it was the reason for many worries. We wanted to understand and describe the worries of pregnant women, assess mental well-being, and analyse the problems affecting prenatal care and hospital stay in this unprecedented time.

Material And Methods: We designed an original 23-question survey aimed at women who were pregnant during the pandemic or who gave birth at that time.