Publications by authors named "M Sourouni"

Background: The aim was to conduct a benchmark pilot study to find the best practice for consultation hours in the field of gynecological endocrinology. Suitable benchmarking participants were found in China, Germany, Greece, and Switzerland. Specifically, the study aimed to find the most time-efficient and beneficial consultation type in gynecological endocrinology focused on menopause and whether a shorter face-to-face consultation correlates with lower patient satisfaction.

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Purpose: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) management has hardly been standardized until recent years. Despite the existence of a detailed, evidence-based guideline published by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), it remains unclear to what extent healthcare providers adhere to this guideline. Our aim is to evaluate the gynaecological medical care provided in women with PCOS, particularly in terms of mental health, from the patients' perspective.

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Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 is a viral disease with potentially devastating effects. Observational studies of pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2 report an increased risk for FGR. This study utilizes data from a prospective SARS-CoV-2 registry in pregnancy, investigating the progression of fetuses to fetal growth restriction (FGR) at birth following maternal SARS-CoV-2 and evaluating the hypothesis of whether the percentage of SGA at birth is increased after maternal SARS-CoV-2 taking into account the time interval between infection and birth.

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Article Synopsis
  • Pregnant women with COVID-19 face higher risks of severe complications, especially those with multiple pregnancies due to physical changes in lung function caused by the growing fetus.
  • A study analyzed outcomes in 5514 women with symptomatic COVID-19 during pregnancy, focusing on the difference between those with multiple pregnancies and those with singletons.
  • Results showed that while the overall incidence of adverse outcomes was similar, multiple pregnancies had earlier onset of complications and certain factors like high preconceptional BMI significantly increased risks.
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