Termination of pregnancy due to a fetal anomaly is a challenging and mentally stressful experience, associated with trauma-related stress, depression and symptoms of complicated grief. It differs from other types of pregnancy loss because of the role of active decision-making. Expectant parents depend on caring and experienced staff to guide them during a time full of ambiguity and contrasting emotions.
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November 2024
Background: Mosaicism, characterized by the presence of two or more chromosomally distinct cell lines, is detected in 2% to 4% of chorionic villus samples (CVSs). In these cases, the aberration may be confined to the placenta or additionally present in the fetus. Fetal involvement may manifest as fetal malformations, while confined placental mosaicism (CPM) poses risks such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Due to modern therapies, survival in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) has been significantly prolonged. Nevertheless, patients suffering from advanced disease often present with severe symptoms. Early integration of palliative care into anti-cancer treatment has been shown to improve quality of life and may even prolong survival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To explore how women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome experience dilation or surgical vaginal lengthening treatment, and their current sexual well-being.
Design: A qualitative interview study.
Setting: Denmark.