Publications by authors named "Fatma K Gencer"

Background/aim: To evaluate whether there is a relationship between serum myosin-binding protein C (MyBP-C) levels measured in the first trimester and the timing of delivery, and, if a relationship is detected, the potential of this relationship in distinguishing between preterm and term labor.

Materials And Methods: This prospective case-control study was conducted with 701 pregnant women who applied to the Obstetrics Outpatient Clinic of Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital in the first trimester, between 11 and 14 gestational weeks. MyBP-C serum samples from the first trimester were stored under appropriate conditions until the time of delivery.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was the most prevalent endocrine disorder among women. Weight issues were commonly observed and found to be associated with comorbidities. This study aimed to compare Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) scores and Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ) scores in patients with and without PCOS and analyze the factors associated with disordered eating.

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Background: There are limited studies focusing on hemodynamic changes between elective and emergent C/S cases. We considered that a better understanding of the alterations and physiological reactions in both situations with non-invasive novel technologies might be useful in managing maternal and fetal sides.

Methods: In this prospective observational study, non-invasive hemodynamic changes were observed by using the whole-body impedance method using the NICaS™ device.

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Aim: Apical prolapse is an important component of pelvic organ prolapse. The aim of our study was to investigate the effectiveness of laparoscopic lateral suspension (LLS) surgery, which we performed while sparing the uterus.

Methods: LLS surgery was performed on 62 patients due to apical prolapse, preserving their uterus.

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