Prevalence and risk factors for sexual dysfunction in reproductive-aged married women: A cross-sectional epidemiological study.

Aim: We aimed (i) to evaluate the point prevalence for sexual dysfunction in a population of reproductive-aged married women living in an urban area in Isparta, Turkey, (ii) to examine demographic and psychosocial risk factors for sexual dysfunction.

Methods: In a cross-sectional design, following single-stage cluster sampling all married women living in three representative areas (n = 1323) were approached at their place of residence. Female sexual dysfunction, poor mental health and marital adjustment were assessed with the 9-item Index of Female Sexual Function, the 12-item General Health Questionnaire, and Locke-Wallace Short Marital-Adjustment Test, respectively.

Serum levels of fetuin A are increased in women with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Purpose: Fetuin A is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). We aimed to investigate circulating fetuin A concentrations in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: Serum fetuin A levels were studied in 26 pregnant women with GDM and 24 healthy pregnant women between 24th and 28th gestational weeks.

Cardiovascular-renal changes after kidney donation: one-year follow-up study.

Background: Long-term consequences of kidney donation are not well known. Most of the studies published were focused on renal risk. In this prospective study, we investigated the changes in cardiovascular function after kidney donation.

Hyperparathyroid crisis presenting with hyperemesis gravidarum.

Purpose: Primary hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy is a rare condition, and the diagnosis may be confounded by pregnancy related conditions. Since the appropriate management reduces the maternal and fetal complications; differential diagnosis becomes quite crucial.

Method: Clinical course of a patient with hyperparathyroid crisis will be discussed with the review of the literature.

Elevated mean platelet volume is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus.

The mean platelet volume (MPV) is an indicator of the average size and activity of platelets. Elevated MPV values are associated with larger and more active platelets and perceived as a new independent cardiovascular risk factor. The aim of this study was to determine the MPV in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and to determine the correlation of MPV with metabolic parameters in GDM.

Predictors of left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with chronic kidney disease.

The aim of the present study is to determine the prevalence and predictors of left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease. Thirty-four patients were included. In addition to hematological and biochemical evaluations, echocardiography and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring were performed both at the beginning and at the end of the first year.