Publications by authors named "M Paschopoulos"
This manuscript presents a case of a 35-year-old nulligravida premenopausal woman who presented with acute abdominal pain due to pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). PCS is characterized by multiple pathophysiological mechanisms and various clinical presentations. Our patient was nulliparous with no history of abdominal surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContraceptive use in adolescence remains a challenging issue. Adolescents are at high risk of unintended pregnancies and sexual transmitted infections. During the past few decades intrauterine devices are recommended from global health organization, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and World Health Organization as a method of contraception for adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFENhancinG vAGinal dElivery in Greece through educational and behavioral interventions among maternity care providers regarding labor management: the ENGAGE stepped-wedge randomized prospective trial protocol.
Trials
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to investigate the rising cesarean section rates in Greece and implement interventions to promote vaginal delivery through a trial named ENGAGE, focusing on evidence-based practices.
- Twenty-two maternity units across Greece will participate in a multicenter trial involving 20,000 to 25,000 births, employing a stepped-wedge design whereby units will gradually implement interventions over 8-18 months.
- Key interventions include applying updated clinical guidelines, training on cardiotocography, and providing ongoing support to healthcare professionals, with data on cesarean rates and outcomes collected for analysis throughout the study.
Endometriosis is a chronic benign inflammatory disease that affects women of reproductive age. The clinical presentations of endometriosis include dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. There is a well-established association between endometriosis and infertility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this narrative review is to evaluate existing questionnaires on predictive models for endometriosis. These symptom-based models have the potential to serve as screening tools for adult women to detect endometriosis.
Data Sources: A comprehensive search of PubMed and Embase databases was conducted to identify studies on endometriosis screening.