The evaluation of the efficacy of etofenamate spray in postoperative cesarean pain: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Objective: It was aimed to investigate the effect of etofenamate spray to be applied around the postoperative incision on pain control in cesarean section in this trial.

Material And Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial. 187 patients (93 cases and 94 controls) were recruited for the study.

Comparison of 2-year follow-up outcomes of laparoscopic lateral suspension and sacrospinous fixation in apical compartment prolapse: an observational study.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the results of patients with laparoscopic lateral suspension (LLS) and sacrospinous fixation (SSF).

Methods: This prospective observational study included 52 patients who underwent LLS and 53 patients who underwent SSF due to pelvic organ prolapse. The pelvic organ prolapse's anatomical cure and the frequency of recurrence have been recorded.

Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor of Women with Breast Cancer Using Tamoxifen by Transperineal 3D Ultrasonography.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the anatomical changes in the pelvic floor of women with breast cancer using tamoxifen by transperineal 3D ultrasonography and their effect on the urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction.

Methods: Ninety-four patients with breast cancer using TAM in the study group and ninety-five healthy women of the same age in the control group were included in this prospective cohort study. Female Sexual Function Index and Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form scales were applied to both groups.

Sperm concentration and semen volume increase after smoking cessation in infertile men.

Smoking has negative reproductive consequences. This study investigated the effect of smoking cessation on the main semen parameters. We included 90 participants who applied to our infertility clinic and smoked at least 20 cigarettes a day for at least 1 year.

Psychosocial outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women.

The aim of this study was to compare the levels of anxiety and social support evaluated in pregnancy before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was designed prospectively and observationally. Participants were asked to fill in two different questionnaire forms for the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Direct hysteroscopic endometrial sampling and pipelle sampling in perimenopausal women.

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common cause of hospital admission in perimenopausal women. It can be the first sign of many diseases such as endometrial cancer and endometrial hyperplasia. Endometrial sampling is valuable in early diagnosis and treatment.

The effect of male and female factor infertility on women's anxiety, depression, self-esteem, quality of life and sexual function parameters: a prospective, cross-sectional study from Turkey.

Objectives: Despite the development of diagnosis and treatment methods, the psychological effects of infertility on women were not adequately addressed. This study investigated the effect of male and female factor infertility on women's anxiety, depression, self-esteem, quality of life, and sexual function parameters.

Methods: In this prospective, cross-sectional study, 480 women [n = 234, with male factor infertility (MFI) (MFI group) and n = 246, with female factor infertility (FFI) (FFI group)], who could not conceive despite unprotected intercourse for 1 year, and 242 fertile healthy women (control group) who had children within the last 1 year were included.

Emergency peripartum hysterectomy - our 6 years of experience.

Objective: Peripartum hysterectomy is a life-saving procedure performed during and after vaginal delivery or cesarean section. The incidence of placental invasion anomaly is increasing in parallel with the increase in the number of births by cesarean section. It was aimed to evaluate the frequency, risk factors and outcomes of peripartum hysterectomy performed in a tertiary hospital.

A prospective cohort study of the relationship of female genital mutilation with birth outcomes in Somalia.

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. There are some complications related to childbirth that concern both the mother and the baby. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the birth outcomes of FGM, which is widely applied in Somalia.

The relationship between anogenital distance and female sexual life.

Background: Anogenital distance (AGD) is affected by intrauterine biochemical exposure. AGD appears to be associated with intrauterine testosterone level. It was aimed to explain the relationship between AGD and women's sexual quality of life.

The Efficiency of Temporary Uterine Artery Ligation on Prevention of the Bleeding in Cesarean Section.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effect of temporary ligation of the uterine artery on postpartum bleeding during uncomplicated cesarean section.

Design: This was a prospective, randomized, and controlled study. We recruited a total of 200 patients, including 100 cases and 100 controls.

A rare cause of clitoromegaly: Epidermoid cyst.

Clitoromegaly due to non-hormonal causes is rare. In this case, we aimed to present an epidermal cyst that caused clitoromegaly after traditional female circumcision. A 22-year-old African female was referred to our clinic with enlarged clitoris.

Comparison of the effect of isotretionin and alitretionin on endometriotic implants and serum vascular endothelial growth factor level: an experimental study.

Objective: To compare the effects of alitretionin and isotretionin on endometrial peritoneal implants and serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels.

Study Design: Forty-eight female Sprague Dawley rats were used. Initially surgical rat endometriosis model was done.

Multicenter analysis of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia in Turkey.

Background: To evaluate the incidence, diagnosis and management of GTN among 28 centers in Turkey.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was designed to include GTN patients attending 28 centers in the 10-year period between January 2003 and May 2013. Demographical characteristics of the patients, histopathological diagnosis, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) anatomical and prognostic scores, use of single-agent and multi-agent chemotherapy, surgical interventions and prognosis were evaluated.