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.

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.

Perforation of the Cervix by the Strings of an Intrauterine Device (IUD): a Novel Case and Systematic Review of the Literature.

Geriatric population is most vulnerable to various emerging communicable and noncommunicable diseases due to various socio-economic, physiological, psychological and nutritional risk factors. Adequate nutritional status is utmost important in older age as it helps in maintaining the immune response and preventing the morbidities and mortalities in this age. Thus, the opportunistic screening of malnutrition among geriatric population gives an extra edge for achievement of healthy ageing in the elderly.

Mastitis and Risk of Breast Cancer: a Case Control-Retrospective Study and Mini-Review.

To investigate a possible association between mastitis and breast cancer risk in a cohort of Greek women. A series of 343 women who visited two breast clinics in Greece and delivered live neonates were studied in our case-control retrospective study. The case group comprised women with breast cancer and the control group women without breast cancer.

Feasibility Study of a Variant Procedure of Radical Breast Ductectomy (Dolichectomy) with a Perinipple Incision.

Papillomatosis and recurrent duct ectasia could be treated with terminal lactiferous ducts excision. In this study we describe a modified miniinvasive procedure of terminal lactiferous ducts excision with a perinipple approach to the lower or upper half of the nipple. This technique avoids the much more extensive periareolar incision and has excellent aesthetic results.

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer Risk: Our Experience and Mini-review of the Literature.

Background: According to data from World Health Organization, breast cancer constitutes the second most common diagnosed malignancy after lung cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in 2020, worldwide. The protective role of breastfeeding in the emergence of breast malignancy has been mentioned in several studies, indicating the important part it can have in the effort of reducing breast cancer's incidence.

Objective: To investigate a possible association between breastfeeding and breast cancer risk in Greek women.

Risk Factors of Synchronous Breast and Thyroid Cancer: a Controlled Multicenter Study and Review of the Literature.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women in the United States. Thyroid cancer (TC) is also one of the fastest increasing cancer types in the United States, with most cases being papillary thyroid carcinomas.

Objective: To identify possible risk factors for the synchronous or metachronous co-occurrence of breast and thyroid cancers.

Epidemiology of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ.

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is thought to be a direct precursor of most cases of breast cancer and its incidence increases with age. However, the globally impressive rise of DCIS cases is probably an epidemiologic "artifact" that is mainly attributed to the establishment of screening mammography in developed countries. Furthermore, considering that usually there are no clinical findings of the disease, the initial detection of DCIS is a mammographic "event" in most cases.

The Impact of the Characteristics of Exercise on The Risk of Breast Cancer Instructions.

Background: Exercise seems to protect from breast cancer (BC) and this protection is likely mediated through weight control during menopause. Considering that night work is associated with higher risk for BC.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the possible relation of BC risk to daytime or nighttime hours of exercise.

Overview of techniques to manage shoulder dystocia during vaginal birth.

Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency which is unpredictable and complicates approximately 0.5-1% of vaginal births. This article discusses the risk factors and the associated fetal and maternal complications, while it is also an overview of techniques and algorithms to handle shoulder dystocia.

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on pregnancy outcomes (Review).

The impact of the pandemic outbreak associated with coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) on pregnant women is of interest to obstetricians and gynecologists due to the vulnerability of this target group. In pregnant women and their infants, an exceptional clinical management is warranted. Current epidemiological findings provide information regarding the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on pregnant patients and potential adverse perinatal outcomes.

Neonatal Birth Weight of the Woman as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer in her Life: a Case-Control Bicentric Study.

Background: It is a global fact that the birth weight is increasing during the years around the world and for this reason it is very important to be examined as a potential risk factor for breast cancer. According to data from World Health Organization, breast cancer is the second most frequent malignancy across the world, after lung cancer, in Europe including Greece in incidence and mortality for women between the ages 0-85 years old.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate a possible association between neonatal birth weight of the women and breast cancer risk in Greek women.

Ductoscopy Coupled to Duct Lavage and Duct Brushing in Pathologic Nipple Discharge: Our Experience.

Purpose: to present our experience in the management of pathological nipple discharge using the procedure D.DL.DB: "ductoscopy" (D) coupled to "duct lavage" (DL) plus "duct brushing" (DB) for etiologic diagnosis.

Maternal and paternal age at birth and the risk of breast cancer in Greek women: a case-control study.

Purpose: To investigate the possible association between maternal and paternal age and breast cancer in Greek women.

Methods: This study enrolled 238 women with breast cancer and 153 healthy women as control group. All participants were examined clinically and with breast ultrasound and those older than 40 years, also with digital mammography.

Significance of changes in inflammatory parameters following uterine artery embolization in pre-menopausal females.

The purpose of the present study was to describe the course of changes in laboratory inflammatory markers following bilateral uterine artery embolization (UAE) as a treatment for leiomyomas and adenomyosis. The body temperature was measured and blood samples were collected to determine white blood cell (WBC) count and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in 270 patients on the day prior to UAE and for up to 4 days post-embolization. Aside from a single case with a non-inflammatory complication, none of the other cases had any complications.

Blood groups type linked to breast cancer in a Greek cohort of women - a case control study.

Purpose: To investigate the possible association between ABO blood types and breast cancer in Greek women.

Methods: 202 female patients with breast cancer and 139 healthy women as control group were examined clinically and with breast ultrasound and those older than 40 years, also with bilateral digital mammography.

Results: In the case-group, 26.

Management of malignant and borderline phyllodes tumors of the breast: our experience.

Purpose: Phyllodes breast tumors (PT) range from benign lesions to malignant ones that may give distant metastasis. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult, while the treatment of borderline and malignant disease remains controversial.

Methods: Eighteen patients in 3 clinics were included in the study.

Radioactive seed localization and wire guided localization in breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Classically, wire-guided localization (WGL) is used for the localization of non palpable breast lesions. On the other hand, many studies report a newer technique called radioactive seed localization (RSL). The purpose of our study was a systematic review and meta analysis of the two techniques regarding the rate of positive margins and the quantity of excised tissue.

A new risk malignancy index to predict ovarian cancer: a bicentric preliminary study.

Purpose: Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of gynecologic cancer death. Considering that diagnosis of ovarian cancer is done in advanced stage in most cases, the purpose of this study was to construct a "new risk malignancy index" (NRMI) to assess the risk of ovarian cancer in women with a pelvic mass.

Methods: The index includes the classical vaginal ultrasound and CA125 tumor marker along with risk and protective factors for ovarian malignancy.

Overcoming heparin resistance in pregnant women with antithrombin deficiency: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: The risk of thromboembolic events during pregnancy in patients with antithrombin deficiency is increased. Preventing thromboembolic events during pregnancy in the case of antithrombin deficiency is still a matter of concern.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 19-year-old primigravida Greek Pomak woman, who was diagnosed as having congenital antithrombin deficiency.

Comparative Evaluation of Arabin Pessary and Cervical Cerclage for the Prevention of Preterm Labor in Asymptomatic Women with High Risk Factors.

Objective: Preterm labor is one of the most significant obstetric problems associated with high rate of actual and long-term perinatal complications. Despite the creation of scoring systems, uterine activity monitoring, cervical ultrasound and several biochemical markers, the prediction and prevention of preterm labor is still a matter of concern. The aim of this study was to examine cervical findings for the prediction and the comparative use of Arabin pessary or cerclage for the prevention of preterm birth in asymptomatic women with high risk factors for preterm labor.

Retraction: Human Papilloma Virus' Life Cycle and Carcinogenesis.

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Ten Years of Experience in Contraception Options for Teenagers in a Family Planning Center in Thrace and Review of the Literature.

: : The goal of our study was to investigate and evaluate the contraceptive behavior in teenagers from our family planning centre that services two different religious and socioeconomic populations living in the Thrace area. : During the last 10 years 115 Christian Orthodox (group A) and 53 Muslim teenagers (group B) were enrolled in our retrospective study. Contraceptive practice attitudes were assessed by a questionnaire.