Human papillomavirus DNA detection in cervical samples from women of reproductive age in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Introduction: Somalia is among the countries with a high burden of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, 660,000 infections are reported among women globally, out of which 350,000 died from the disease. Most of the studies on HPV reported from Somalia are based on cytologic analysis which is a subjective and suboptimal assessment.

Menopause symptom burden and management across rural, suburban, and urban settings in a US population.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare menopause experience in rural, suburban, and urban-residing women.

Methods: A 2019 online survey of US females queried respondents on menopause symptoms, resources, and treatments. Those ≥45 years of age and in late menopause transition or postmenopause were included in the analysis.

The Relationship between the Intrapartum Experience and the Risk of Postpartum Depression among Jordanian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: This study seeks to investigate the relationship between birth experience and risk of developing postpartum depression among Jordanian women. Furthermore, it aims to explore the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression and raise awareness of it among Jordanians.

Material And Methods: This study was carried out on 214 postpartum Jordanian women at Jordan University Hospital (JUH).

Critical incidents in gynaecology: a one year audit in an academic hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Introduction: critical incidents are among the ten leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Improving patient safety is a global priority and one way of achieving this goal is to report and analyse critical incidents. We aimed to establish the incidence, describe the profile, patient outcomes and avoidable factors associated with gynaecological critical incidents in an academic hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Understanding the effects of alcohol policies on treatment admissions and birth outcomes among young pregnant people.

Background: This study examines whether state-level alcohol policy types in the United States relate to substance use disorder treatment admissions and birth outcomes among young pregnant and birthing people.

Methods: We used data from the Treatment Episode Data Set: Admissions (TEDS-A) and Vital Statistics birth data for 1992-2019. We examined 16 state-level policies, grouped into three types: youth-specific, general population, and pregnancy-specific alcohol policies.

Neonatal survival rate after expectant management of periviable preterm premature rupture of membranes at gestational age 15-23 weeks.

Objective: To assess the neonatal survival rates, maternal complications, neonatal complications, and factors associated with survival rates following periviable premature rupture of membranes (PROM) between 15 and 23 weeks of gestation.

Materials And Methods: The retrospective study included patients with periviable PROM between 15 and 23 weeks of gestation from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2022. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify factors influencing neonatal survival.

Prevalence and associated factors of anaemia and iron-deficiency anaemia among adolescent Sudanese schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study.

Anaemia among adolescents is a worldwide health problem; however, data on anaemia among adolescents in Sudan are scarce. A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of anaemia and iron-deficiency anaemia among adolescent schoolchildren in northern Sudan. Socio-demographic information was collected using a questionnaire.

Association between infertility and incident onset of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease after childbirth: a population-based cohort study.

Study Question: What is the association between infertility with or without fertility treatment and incident onset of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (SARD) among women who give birth?

Summary Answer: Women who experienced infertility but did not use fertility treatment had a higher incidence of SARD up to 9 years after delivery than those who did not experience infertility, even after accounting for their higher rates of preeclampsia, spontaneous preterm birth, and stillbirth.

What Is Known Already: Infertility is increasingly common and is an under-appreciated risk marker for chronic diseases in women. Despite several studies documenting abnormal immune activity in women with infertility, little is known about the association between infertility and incidence of autoimmune diseases such as SARD which disproportionately develops in reproductive-aged women.

Assessing the uptake of infertility core outcome set in IVF randomized controlled trials.

Study Question: Do the infertility core outcome set and standardized definitions affect the outcome selection for randomized controlled trials, and what aspects should be further improved in the future?

Summary Answer: Intrauterine pregnancy demonstrated the highest uptake level, whereas others were low, especially in neonatal outcomes; as time progresses, the target sample size increases, and with prospective registration, the consistency between outcomes reported in registrations and infertility core outcome set improves significantly.

What Is Known Already: The infertility core outcome set, published on 30 November 2020, aims to standardize outcome reporting and prevent selective reporting bias; however, there is a paucity of research evaluating its actual adoption, which is crucial for the timely promotion of transparency, standardization, adjustment of development strategies, and efficient resource utilization.

Study Design, Size, Duration: This cross-sectional study included 1673 eligible randomized controlled trial registrations for infertility in 18 registries from March 2004 to July 2024 based on registry entries.

Empirical use of growth hormone in IVF is useless: the largest randomized controlled trial.

Study Question: Does adjuvant growth hormone (GH) therapy in GnRH antagonist cycles improve reproductive outcomes in the general IVF population?

Summary Answer: Empiric adjuvant GH therapy in GnRH antagonist cycles does not improve IVF stimulation results or reproductive outcomes, including implantation, miscarriage, and clinical pregnancy rates.

What Is Known Already: Previous evidence regarding the benefits of GH therapy in IVF cycles has been inconclusive due to the lack of well-designed, large-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the general IVF population.

Study Design, Size, Duration: This is a phase III open-label RCT involving 288 patients undergoing antagonist IVF cycles at the Ovo clinic in Montreal, Canada, between June 2014 and January 2020.

Particulate air pollution at the time of oocyte retrieval is independently associated with reduced odds of live birth in subsequent frozen embryo transfers.

Study Question: Does exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution prior to oocyte retrieval or subsequent frozen embryo transfer (FET) affect the odds of live birth?

Summary Answer: Live birth rates are lower when particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) levels are higher prior to oocyte retrieval, regardless of the conditions at the time of embryo transfer.

What Is Known Already: Exposure to air pollution is associated with adverse reproductive outcomes, including reduced fecundity and ovarian reserve, and an increased risk of infertility and pregnancy loss.

Prevalence and Determinants of Antenatal Depression Risk Among Urban Women Seeking Antenatal Clinical Care at a District Hospital in Ghana.

Aim: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with antenatal depression risk among pregnant women attending antenatal care at a district hospital in Kumasi, Ghana.

Study Design: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study.

Methods: A questionnaire was used to collect data from 207 pregnant women attending antenatal care at Manhyia District Hospital from September 2020 to November 2020.

Prevalence and factors associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objective: To verify the prevalence and factors associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 53 patients with PCOS. The diagnosis of PCOS followed the Rotterdam criteria.

Lizards as sentinels for the distribution of .

The rat lungworm is a zoonotic metastrongyloid nematode currently considered an emerging pathogen. Originating in Southeast Asia, this nematode has spread to tropical and subtropical parts of the world via its invasive rodent and gastropod hosts.On the island of Tenerife in the Canary archipelago, the invasion was recognized more than a decade ago.

Trends in Gestational Weight Gain and Prepregnancy Obesity in South Carolina, 2015-2021.

Introduction: We examined trends in prepregnancy obesity and gestational weight gain, with a focus on racial and ethnic differences, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Carolina.

Methods: Hospital and emergency department discharge codes were linked to birth certificates. Prepregnancy obesity was defined as a body mass index (kg/m) of 30 or higher.

The Association of ACA on Embryonic Development and Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients Undergoing IVF/ICSI Treatment.

Objective: To investigate whether anti-centromere antibody (ACA) is associated with embryonic development and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing IVF/ICSI treatment.

Materials And Methods: Women who underwent fresh or frozen embryo transfer cycles at a reproductive center between January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2023, were retrospectively studied. Women were divided into ACA- group and ACA+ group according to ACA levels.

Predicting place of delivery choice among childbearing women in East Africa: a comparative analysis of advanced machine learning techniques.

Background: Sub-Saharan Africa faces high neonatal and maternal mortality rates due to limited access to skilled healthcare during delivery. This study aims to improve the classification of health facilities and home deliveries using advanced machine learning techniques and to explore factors influencing women's choices of delivery locations in East Africa.

Method: The study focused on 86,009 childbearing women in East Africa.

Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab and chemotherapy as first-line therapy for cervical cancer: a cost-effectiveness analysis in the US.

Objective: Medication is the predominant therapy for advanced cancers. However, the use of novel anticancer medications is a major contributor to disease-related financial hardships. Recently, numerous countries have mandated the pharmacoeconomic assessments of novel oncological agents to mitigate patient financial risks and optimize resource allocation.

Comparison of the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone tablet and gel for fertilisation.

Background: Luteal phase support (LPS) with progesterone is a generally accepted practice after controlled ovarian stimulation, although the best protocols for LPS have been debated. We aimed to compare the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone tablets and 8% vaginal progesterone gel for LPS using real-world data.

Methods: This retrospective study included 459 fertilisation/intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles performed at a university hospital from 2005 to 2019.

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Cancer-Related Fatigue Among Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The literature on fatigue in children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment is highly variable, creating uncertainties about its prevalence and identifying those at higher risk.

Objectives: The primary purpose was to describe the prevalence of fatigue among patients (< 21 years) undergoing cancer treatment across cancer types. Secondary outcomes included the prevalence of severe fatigue and factors associated with fatigue.

Evaluating Lipiodol Efficacy in Proximal Tubal Occlusion Treatment: Single-Center Experience and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND Tubal infertility caused by proximal occlusion of fallopian tubes is a common cause of female infertility. Lipiodol (ethiodized oil) is an oil-based iodinated contrast medium, previously used in hysterosalpingography, and is now used as a therapeutic agent. This single-center study aimed to evaluate the experience of outcomes from the use of Lipiodol in 96 women with infertility due to fallopian tube occlusion.

Optimal duration of progesterone before cryopreserved embryo transfer in hormone replacement therapy cycles: A prospective pilot study.

This prospective pilot cohort study aimed to ascertain the optimal duration of progesterone supplementation prior to frozen embryo transfer (FET) in women undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cycles. A total of 127 participants were enrolled and divided into 2 cohorts. The first cohort, comprising of 39 women, was used to determine the peak period of endometrial receptivity.

Clinical impact of endogenous luteinizing hormone in frozen-thawed embryo transfer during hormone replacement cycle without gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog coadministration: Effects on pregnancy outcomes.

Purpose: To assess the correlation between serum luteinizing hormone (LH) levels preceding luteal replacement initiation and outcomes of frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles during hormone replacement therapy (HRT) without co-administration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog.

Methods: We retrospectively enrolled 490 FET cycles performed between March 2018 and May 2023. Patients were categorized into quartiles based on their serum LH levels preceding luteal replacement.

A latent class analysis of co-occurring insomnia and anxiety among Chinese pregnant women.

Currently, there remains a paucity of comprehensive evidence concerning the concurrent presence of insomnia and anxiety in pregnant women. This study, employing convenience sampling, enrolled 1049 Chinese pregnant women. Key assessment instruments comprised a three-item Insomnia Symptoms scale, a two-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, as well as measures of demographic and pregnancy-specific characteristics.