Publications by authors named "Zeena R Helmi"

Uterine smooth muscle tumors of undetermined malignant potential (STUMPs) are an uncommon kind of uterine smooth muscle tumor. It is distinguished by histopathologic and morphologic characteristics that are in between those of a benign leiomyoma and a malignant leiomyosarcoma. From a clinical standpoint, the clinical presentation of STUMP is similar to that of a fibroid.

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Childbirth is a remarkable, life-changing process and is frequently regarded as an excruciating, physically and emotionally demanding experience that women endure. Labor pain management poses a significant challenge for obstetricians and expectant mothers. Although pharmacological pain management is the gold standard, it still imposes risks on the mother and baby.

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Objective: Oxidative stress (OS) occurs when excess free radicals damage the DNA. Moreover, 8-oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) is a well-known biomarker for OS linked to cellular damage and gene instability. However, its role in female subfertility has not been properly assessed.

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Background: Physiologically, the spermatozoa are exposed to reactive oxygen species (ROS), and those ROS can strongly affect sperm's function through sperm capacitation. However, producing a high level of ROS reduces the sperm anti-oxidation system that may cause infertility, especially in cases with normal sperm count.

Purpose: To investigate the expression of the CYP24A1 gene in human spermatozoa and other oxidation-related biomarkers, including vitamin E, ROS, and catalase as added tools to predict male infertility.

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Objective:  To comparatively evaluate the outcome of treatment with 150 versus 200 units (U) of botulinum toxin in achieving pain-free intercourse and relieving muscle contraction in order to allow gynecological examination.

Methods:  In this comparative prospective observational study, 99 patients with vaginismus were treated with botulinum toxin injections from September 2016 to August 2021. Diagnosis and grading of vaginismus severity were assessed using a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire.

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Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and management strategies of placenta accreta spectrum disorders at a tertiary teaching hospital.

Methods: The retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, and comprised record of patients diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum disorders between January 2014and December 2017. Different management approached employes were noted and data was analysed using SPSS 22.

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