The predictive role of second trimester uterocervical angle measurement in obstetric outcomes.

Objective: Uterocervical angle has been suggested as a marker to predict preterm birth. However, the literature has limited data about its predictive role in preterm delivery. Moreover, no evidence is present to clarify the role of second-trimester uterocervical angle in induction success and postpartum hemorrhage.

The role of oligohydramnios and fetal growth restriction in adverse pregnancy outcomes in preeclamptic patients.

Objectives: We aimed to compare perinatal outcomes of oligohydramnios or fetal growth restriction with normal amniotic fluid index and fetal growth in preeclampsia and to compare the outcomes of only oligohydramnios, only fetal growth restriction and oligohydramnios with fetal growth restriction preeclamptic groups.

Material And Methods: A total of 743 preeclamptic patients were evaluated between June 2016 and 2020. Patients were divided into two groups: preeclampsia with oligohydramnios or fetal growth restriction (n = 237) and preeclampsia with normal amniotic fluid index and fetal growth (n = 506).

The Comparison of Pelvic Mass Score and Risk of Malignancy Index-3 in Discrimination of Benign and Malignant Adnexal Masses.

Objectives: Discrimination of benign and malignant adnexal masses is crucial for the follow-up and prognosis of the patient. Since each modality alone does not have enough sensitivity, the combination of all methods called multimodal screening is currently being used. In this study, we aimed to compare pelvic mass score (PMS) and the risk of malignancy index (RMI-3) scoring systems in determining the malignant potential of adnexal masses.

Assessment of relationship between serum vascular adhesion protein-1 (VAP-1) and gestational diabetes mellitus.

VAP-1 plays a crucial role in inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction which are main pathophysiologic mechanisms for gestational diabetes. We aimed to determine serum VAP-1 levels, assess its diagnostic value and correlation with clinical parameters in gestational diabetes. A total of 60 pregnant women with gestational diabetes and 75 healthy pregnant women between 24-28th gestational weeks between January-June 2017 were included.

Laparoscopic versus vaginal cuff closure in laparoscopic hysterectomy: does it affect female sexuality?

Objectives: To investigate the effect of vaginal cuff closure technique in laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal length and female sexual functions.

Material And Methods: This study was conducted at a tertiary research hospital. Women who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy were included and classified according to vaginal cuff closure technique as laparoscopic (n = 75) and vaginal route (n = 25).

TWEAK and monocyte to HDL ratio as a predictor of metabolic syndrome in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

We aimed at analyzing serum TWEAK levels and monocyte/HDL ratio in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their predictivity for metabolic syndrome (MS) in PCOS. We included 71 women with PCOS and 40 healthy controls without any cardiovascular risk factors in this cross-sectional study. Patient group was classified as MS positive (n = 34) and negative (n = 37).

The effect of first trimester hemoglobin levels on pregnancy outcomes.

Objective: The relationship between hemoglobin levels and pregnancy outcomes is still a challenging issue. There is a supported opinion about the increased adverse pregnancy outcomes both with low and high hemoglobin levels. In this study, we aimed to evaluate this association for first trimester hemoglobin levels in a Turkish population.

P-wave and QT dispersion in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

To compare P-wave and QT dispersion values in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and controls and also in preeclampsia, chronic hypertension, and gestational hypertension separately. We included 140 hypertensive pregnants and 110 healthy age-matched pregnants in this study. The hypertensive pregnants were divided into three subgroups: preeclampsia ( = 43), chronic hypertension ( = 51), and gestational hypertension ( = 46).

Is pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) a marker for adverse perinatal outcomes in preterm isolated oligohydramnios cases?

Objective: Isolated oligohydramnios is defined as an amniotic fluid index below five centimeter with no other coexisting condition. There are still controversies about the management and pregnancy outcomes. A marker predicting these is crucial.

Increased serum neuregulin 4 levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A case-control study.

Neuregulin 4 (NRG4) is an adipokine that is synthesized in many tissues and has been shown to be associated with the development of obesity and metabolic disorders in animals and humans. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between serum NRG4 levels and various metabolic parameters in women with PCOS. This cross-sectional study included 40 women with PCOS and 40 age- and BMI-matched controls without PCOS.

Platelet indices in preterm premature rupture of membranes and their relation with adverse neonatal outcomes.

Aim: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is not only the most common distinguishable cause of preterm delivery, but is also associated with adverse neonatal outcomes. We determined the platelet indices in PPROM cases and evaluated their relationship to adverse neonatal outcomes.

Methods: Fifty patients with PPROM and 50 patients who experienced spontaneous preterm labor at < 37 gestational weeks were evaluated.

Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio: A new inflammatory marker for the diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Objective: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is closely related with maternal and fetal complications. Therefore, early diagnosis is extremely important to provide maternal and fetal well-being. Many inflammatory markers have been evaluated for their ability to diagnose membrane rupture at early stages.

Maternal serum glycodelin levels in preeclampsia and its relationship with the severity of the disease.

Purpose: Preeclampsia, in which insufficient trophoblastic invasion is thought to be one of the underlying mechanisms, is a common pregnancy disorder. Glycodelin is a regulator of immunosuppression, fertilization, implantation, and placentation. Because of its inhibitory effects on trophoblastic activity, trophoblast invasion is disturbed when its levels alter.

The relationship between maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels with the presence and severity of preeclampsia.

Aim: To investigate both maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels in patients with preeclampsia and the possible relations with its severity and perinatal outcomes.

Materials And Methods: In this study, a total of 38 preeclamptic and 40 age-matched healthy pregnant women between January and June 2016 were included. Serum and cord adropin levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Assessment of relationships between novel inflammatory markers and presence and severity of preeclampsia: Epicardial fat thickness, pentraxin-3, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation of three new inflammatory markers with presence and severity of preeclampsia and to compare the predictive values of all markers for presence of this setting.

Methods: In this study, a total of 100 consecutive pregnants with a diagnosis of preeclampsia and 40 healthy pregnants between October 2014 and April 2015 were included. Epicardial fat tissue was calculated by two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography, and pentraxin-3 and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio were measured by using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method and routine blood count analysis, respectively.

Association between platelet to lymphocyte ratio, plateletcrit and the presence and severity of hyperemesis gravidarum.

Aim: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) can be defined as intractable nausea and vomiting leading to electrolyte imbalance, ketonuria, nutrition deficiency and weight loss. Inflammation is known to play a crucial role in HG and many inflammatory markers have been studied to achieve early diagnosis. We investigated the association of the platelet to lymphocyte ratio and plateletcrit with the presence and severity of HG.

The relationships between blood pressure, blood glucose, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal Turkish women.

Background: Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis are important comorbidities commonly seen in postmenopausal women. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships between blood pressure, blood glucose, and bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal Turkish women.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 270 consecutive patients who were admitted to an outpatient clinic with vasomotor symptoms and/or at least 1 year of amenorrhea were included.

Scimitar syndrome and pregnancy, complicated with severe preeclampsia.

Scimitar syndrome (pulmonary venolobar syndrome) is a rare anomaly of venous return to the heart, most commonly consisting of partial or total anomalous pulmonary venous return from the right lung. This is the report of a case of a 29-year-old woman at 31 weeks of gestation of pregnancy who was previously diagnosed with scimitar syndrome. MR angiography and PET-CT results which were obtained before pregnancy demonstrated vascular malformation in the inferior part of the right lung.