The effect of pomegranate supplementation on symptom severity and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome: A randomised controlled trial.

Background: The aim of this study was to find out how well pomegranate use affects quality of life and PMS symptoms.

Methods: This randomised controlled trial (Clinical trial number: NCT06201702) was conducted in a city in the western region of Turkey, reaching women with PMS through social media announcements. Data were collected between 2 January 2024 and 15 May 2024.

Effect of Sexual Counseling Training in Gynecological Cancers According to the PLISSIT Model on Midwifery Students' Awareness and Attitude: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: It is very important to show health professionals and students that sexuality is important in women with gynecological cancer, to increase their awareness in this area and to ensure the formation of positive attitudes towards sexuality. This study aimed to determine the effect of sexual counseling training in gynecological cancers according to the PLISSIT Model on Midwifery students' Awareness and Attitude.

Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted between May and November 2022 by midwifery students studying at Sakarya University in Turkey.

Premenstrual syndrome and lifestyle: Development and validity of a Premenstrual Syndrome Quality-Of-Life Scale.

Background: Premenstrual Syndrome significantly affects young women's quality of life, encompassing psychological and clinical symptoms. The aim of this study is to develop a comprehensive and reliable Premenstrual Syndrome Quality of Life Scale and identify factors that affect women's quality of life.

Methods: A methodological and descriptive study was conducted to develop a Premenstrual Syndrome Quality of Life Scale in three phases.

Effects of melatonin intake on depression and anxiety in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of melatonin intake on depression and anxiety in postmenopausal women. To identify RCTs examining the effect of melatonin supplementation on depression and anxiety scores in postmenopausal women, a comprehensive electronic search was conducted via the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Science direct, Google Scholar, PubMed, Medline, Scopus and Web of Science databases using the keywords ("melatonin" OR "N-acetyl serotonin") AND ("menopause" OR "climacteric") AND ("depression" OR "anxiety"). The search strategy was applied to articles published between January 2000 and April 2023.

Artwork in anatomy education: A way to improve undergraduate students' self-efficacy and attitude.

Anatomy is one of the leading subjects in health science, and students need a strong anatomy background in these fields. Traditional lecturer-oriented anatomy education is based predominantly on passive learning methods. In recent years, alternative educational methods like hands-on art and 3D atlas-based education methods have become more popular as competitive alternatives to traditional approaches.

Evaluation of Sexual Function Outcomes in Patients with Rokitansky Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: In patients with Rokitansky syndrome, vaginal agenesis can be treated using various surgical techniques, and various factors can affect each surgery outcome in the long term. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate sexual function outcomes in patients with Rokitansky syndrome after various surgery techniques.

Data Sources: Searches were conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane database, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.

Effect of lifestyles on fear of pregnancy: Development and psychometric testing of the fear of pregnancy scale.

Objective: Pregnancy may be a cause of fear for some women. Fear of pregnancy is a woman's belief that her health or life may get worse due to pregnancy. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure fear of pregnancy in women, and determine the effect of lifestyle on fear of pregnancy.