The effect of intrapartum deinfibulation on obstetric outcomes and postpartum sexual function in pregnant women with Type 3 Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.

Purpose: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a surgical intervention that is still performed in large numbers worldwide and has severe effects in terms of both obstetric and sexual consequences. Due to the increase in immigration, it has become more frequent in many countries. This study aims to compare the labor performance, complications, and postpartum sexual function of Type 3 Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) pregnant women undergoing deinfibulation with Type 3 FGM/C patients without deinfibulation.

Efficacy of colchicine and melatonin in the treatment of rat endometriosis model: An animal study.

Objective: This study investigates the therapeutic effects of colchicine and melatonin on endometriotic implants in an experimentally created endometriosis model in rats.

Study Design: Forty-four adult female Wistar albino rats weighing between 260 and 300 g, 8 weeks old, were selected for the study. The unilateral uterine horn of rats with a bicornuate uterus was excised for 1 cm, washed with sterile saline, incised longitudinally, and the endometrium was exposed.

Predictive and Prognostic Value of Plasma Zonulin for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Women at 24-28 Weeks of Gestation.

Objective: We aimed to examine the predictive and prognostic value of plasma zonulin for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women at 24-28 weeks of gestation.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out with pregnant women with GDM (n=98) and normal glucose tolerance (control group) (n=132). GDM was diagnosed according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria with a one-step 75-g OGTT at 24-28 gestational weeks.

Attitude and Practice Toward Use of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes Among Pregnant Women: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate attitude and practice toward use of regular tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes among pregnant women.

Material And Methods: A total of 1123 pregnant women participated on a voluntary basis in this questionnaire survey. Maternal characteristics, cigarette consumption parameters, and personal opinions regarding the adverse effects of smoking during pregnancy were evaluated.

Prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus and perinatal outcomes by plasma zonulin levels.

Purpose: Zonulin has been shown to be associated with many metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association between maternal plasma zonulin levels and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and its perinatal outcomes.

Materials: A total of 100 pregnant women, 56 with GDM and 44 controls, were included in this prospective case-control study.