Uterine arteriovenous malformation (UAVM) as a rare cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH): a literature review.

Purpose: Uterine arteriovenous malformations (UAVM) are rare vascular lesions characterized by an abnormal arteriovenous communication between the branches of uterine artery and the myometrial venous plexus. UAVM can be a serious cause of massive post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) leading to potentially life-threatening anemic shock. This review aims to summarize main experiences on clinical presentation and management of UAVM in the setting of unexplained PPH.

First Use of Thermal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid Injection in One-Year Follow-Up Patients with Genitourinary Syndrome.

Objective: Evaluation of the impact of hyaluronan hybrid cooperative complex (HCC) injections in premenopausal and postmenopausal Italian women affected by vulvar-vaginal atrophy (VVA), one of the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome (GS), on self-reported quality-of-life, vaginal symptoms, and sexual activity, as well as treatment side-effects.

Methods: We surveyed a sample of 26 women affected by VVA with follow-up at 6 and 12 months. Deep intradermal injections of HCC were delivered at 1-month intervals.

Are symptoms after a colorectal segmental resection in deep endometriosis really improved? The point of view of women before and after surgery.

Introduction: Bowel endometriosis can cause debilitating symptoms. Surgical colorectal resection is often required for symptomatic relief. Aim of our study was to evaluate quality of life over a one-year follow-up period in patients submitted to a colorectal resection for the treatment of deep endometriosis.

The origin of endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer from uterine neoplastic lesions.

Endometriosis is a risk factor for type I epithelial ovarian cancer but an issue to be clarified is the site of origin of endometriosis associated ovarian cancer. Here we proposed that the uterus may be the organ of origin of ovarian endometrioid cancer associated with endometriosis. Thus, the first neoplastic transformation would characterize the uterine cells migrating in the pelvis via retrograde menstruation and they would implant secondarily on the ovary.

Fertility Preservation in Endometriosis Patients: Anti-Müllerian Hormone Is a Reliable Marker of the Ovarian Follicle Density.

Objective: To analyze the ovarian reserve measurement of follicular density and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in endometriosis patients participating to a clinical program of cortical ovarian cryopreservation.

Design: Retrospective analysis of serum AMH levels and prospective investigation of ovarian follicle number.

Setting: University Hospital.