Publications by authors named "Merve Baktıroglu"

Lactoferrin is a multifunctional glycoprotein naturally found in mammalian secretions, predominantly in colostrum and milk. As a key component of dairy foods, lactoferrin enhances viral protection and boosts human health, owing to its fundamental properties including antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulatory effects. Importantly, the antiviral effect of lactoferrin has been shown against a range of viruses causing serious infections and threatening human health.

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Objective: The occurrence of adnexal masses in patients with a history of non-gynaecological malignancy (NGM) raises concerns for malignancy, either primary or metastasis. Subsequent treatment and prognosis depends on the etiology. Our aim was to investigate the characteristics and results of the patients with suspicious adnexal masses, who had a history of NGM.

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Objectives: In our study, we tried to investigate the determinants of women's choices about contraception with the aim of discovering whether or not there is a difference in their preferences before and after consultation with a gynaecologist.

Material And Methods: A total of 1058 women were enrolled. They were given detailed information regarding contraception and contraceptive methods.

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Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of mode of delivery on the sexual function of women using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).

Methods: This was a prospective study of 452 nulliparous women, comparing their sexual function before and after birth. A Turkish version of the FSFI questionnaire was administered within the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, at 3 and 6 months postpartum in a face-to-face manner and subsequently at the 12th month and 24th month over the telephone.

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Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of 1 g ampicillin prophylactic dosage whether it is as effective as the dosage of 2 g to prevent maternal and neonatal morbidity in a randomized manner.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and fourty eight singleton pregnant women with preterm premature rupture of membranes between 21 and 33 weeks of gestation were followed-up during the study period in our institution. We com-pared the efficacy of two different different dosages of ampicillin.

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