Publications by authors named "Dana Anais Muin"
: Intra-amniotic infection (IAI) is a rare but serious condition with potential complications such as preterm labor and intrauterine fetal death. Diagnosing IAI is challenging due to varied clinical signs. Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction have been hypothesized to evolve around IAI.
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- Pregnancy in women with thalassemia minor is generally safe, but studies show an increased risk of complications for mothers and newborns.
- A study of 230 pregnant women found no significant increase in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among those with beta-thalassemia minor compared to healthy controls, but they did show lower hemoglobin and hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy.
- Babies born to women with beta-thalassemia minor were more likely to face issues like post-natal jaundice and significant weight loss, highlighting the need for careful monitoring during pregnancy.
(1) Background: Across Europe, the incidence of antepartum stillbirth varies greatly, partly because of heterogeneous definitions regarding gestational weeks and differences in legislation. With this study, we sought to provide a comprehensive overview on the demographics of antepartum stillbirth in Austria, defined as non-iatrogenic fetal demise ≥22 gestational weeks (/40). (2) Methods: We conducted a population-based study on epidemiological characteristics of singleton antepartum stillbirth in Austria between January 2008 and December 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess obstetricians' personality traits (empathy, locus of control [LoC], situational affect) and relate these to stress coping when making the diagnosis and delivering the news of late fetal death to parents.
Methods: Cross-sectional questionnaire study.
Results: 341 Austrian obstetricians (72.
(1) Background: The death of a baby in utero is a very sad event for both the affected parents and the caring doctors. By this study, we aimed to assess the tools, which may help obstetricians to overcome this challenge in their profession. (2) Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in 1526 obstetricians registered with the Austrian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology between September and October 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe effect of timing of hospital admission for stillbirth delivery following late intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) has not yet been described. By this study, we aimed to gain an understanding of the impact of "immediate" (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To explore whether epidemiological shifts regarding reproduction and pregnancy have influenced the spectrum of indications for late termination of singleton pregnancies (TOP) above 17 weeks of gestation and to evaluate temporal changes in maternal demographics and fetal indications over the last 16 years.
Methods: Retrospective single-center cohort study involving all late TOPs preceded by feticide between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2019 at a tertiary referral hospital in Austria. Outcome variables were retrieved and a time trend assessed between two 8-year intervals (2004-2011 versus 2012-2019).
Effect of sexual diary keeping and self-evaluation on female sexual function and depression: A pilot study.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
January 2017
Objectives: The aim of the trial was to assess the effect of self-evaluation and sexual diary keeping on female sexual function and depressive symptoms in women diagnosed with sexual dysfunction.
Methods: A single-arm non-randomised trial included 30 women (53 ± 7 years of age) with female sexual dysfunction (Female Sexual Function Index [FSFI] < 27) and a stable partnership duration of 5-40 years. Female sexual function was assessed by sexual, psychological and gynaecological history taking and validated questionnaires including the FSFI, Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HDS), before and after 4 weeks of sexual diary keeping.