Background: Hypertensive disturbances during pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal and fetal death; unfortunately, no effective treatment exists. Therefore, interventions that reduce the likelihood of developing preeclampsia during pregnancy are required. This study aimed to see how Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) compared to breathing exercise techniques affected Blood Pressure (BP) levels among mildly preeclamptic pregnant women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, associated with an increased risk of multiple diseases, and its pathogenesis is not fully understood. Purpose: identify risk factors for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in reproductive-aged Egyptian women attending an outpatient gynecological clinic at a specialized hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Port Said City, Egypt. The study population included 248 women; 124 women suffered from PCOS and 124 Non-PCOS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disorder, which affects approximately one in every five women at the age of reproduction. The first line of PCOS management is recommended to be lifestyle modification. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle modification on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) among women with PCOS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study described the maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnant women infected with COVID-19. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used in this study of 75 women diagnosed with COVID-19 in the isolation unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Suez Canal University hospital. Data was collected by a structured interview questionnaire and assessment of patients' records in the period from April 26, 2021, to October 31, 2021.
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