The Impact of Endometriosis on Pregnancy.

Despite the increased frequency of endometriosis, it remains one of the most enigmatic disorders regarding its effects on pregnancy. Endometriosis adversely affects both natural and assisted conception. Impaired folliculogenesis, which causes follicular dysfunction and low egg quality, as well as luteal phase problems, reduced fertilization, and abnormal embryogenesis, are some of the mechanisms advocated to explain reproductive dysfunction.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer during pregnancy: A comprehensive update.

Background: Pregnant patients diagnosed with breast cancer (PrBC) may receive substantially different treatments compared to general population, considering that certain treatment options cannot be applied during pregnancy due to their potential harmful effects to the foetus. Regarding the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in pregnant patients, potential concerns include foetal harm from radiation exposure, possible teratogenic effects of blue dyes and maternal anaphylaxis to isosulfan.

Objective: The main objective of the present systematic review is to summarize and present current knowledge and up-to-date evidence about the safety and efficacy of SLNB in PABC.

The Comparative Study of the Administration of the Combination Preparation of Isoflavones and Hyaluronic Acid in Menopausal Women for the Treatment of the Symptoms of Menopause, Urogenital Atrophy and Oteoporosis in Relation to Existing Hormone Replacement Therapies.

Background: Menopause is characterized by a series of symptoms and effects from the various systems and organs, for which, the decline in estrogen production from the ovaries is considered responsible.

Objective: The aim of this study was to make comparative study of the administration of the combination preparation of isoflavones and hyaluronic acid in menopausal women for the treatment of the symptoms of menopause, urogenital atrophy and osteoporosis in relation to existing hormone replacement therapies.

Methods: In this five-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, a total of 274 postmenopausal women were enrolled and classified into three groups.

EFFECT OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY.

Contraceptives are widely used in our times and a lot of research has been conducted to clarify their impact on Bone Mineral Density. Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs) may be detrimental to the BMD of adolescents. However, low-dose are more protective than ultra-low-dose COCs.

Life Quality in Premenopausal Women after Embolization of Uterine Myomas.

Fibroids cause significant morbidity and are the most common indication for hysterectomies worldwide, delimiting a major public health problem. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is an alternative therapy to surgical treatment of symptomatic fibroids; it has satisfactory long-time results and is no longer considered investigational for the treatment of symptomatic fibroids. This study was undertaken to evaluate changes in fibroid specific symptom severity and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after UAE and to optimize the assessment of safety and outcomes measures for participants who receive UAE to objective compare UAE and surgical alternatives for therapy of symptomatic fibroids.