Publications by authors named "Aslıhan Yurtkal"

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder with significant metabolic implications, including an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Kallistatin, a serine proteinase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties, has been identified as a potential biomarker for PCOS due to its role in modulating inflammation and oxidative stress.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted at a university hospital's gynecology clinic.

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Endometriosis is one of the most frequent gynecologic disorders. The pathognomonic symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain. The recommended pain medications are oral hormonal contraceptives, progestin therapy, danazol, gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and aromatase inhibitors.

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Study Objective: To investigate diverse hysterectomy techniques to determine their influence on patient outcomes, including pain levels, sexual function, anxiety, and quality of life. Of particular focus is the comparison between vessel sealing and traditional suturing in abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomies. This study is unique in its comprehensive evaluation, considering patient satisfaction, recommendation rates, recovery times, and various other aspects.

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Introduction: Endometriosis is a serious health problem among women of reproductive age, with pelvic pain and infertility. Given the limited success of current treatments, this study explores Neroli oil (N.O.

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The aim of the study was to investigate peripheral blood platelets, neutrophils and lymphocytes counts in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and threatened preterm labour (TPL) compared with gestation-matched controls in order to learn how they change. This study was conducted on 60 women with PPROM, 50 women with TPL and 47 healthy pregnant women. Laboratory parameters (including complete blood count, C-reactive protein (CRP)) of all the participants were recorded.

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Objectives: To determine the overtreatment and re-LEEP rates of see and treat strategy (S & T) in women who underwent S & T by LEEP and to identify the risk factors for overtreatment and surgical margin and/or endocervical curettage positivity.

Material And Methods: A total of 800 patients who underwent S & T in Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty between June 2010 and June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.

Results: Overtreatment rate was found to be 46.

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