AbstractINTRODUCTION. Cytoplasmic strings (CS) are transient filamentous connections which traverse the blastocoel, connecting the inner cell mass to the m

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This study investigates the impact of metabolic syndrome parameters on female fertility and in vitro fertilization outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Methods
A total...

Obstetric fistula remains one of the most preventable yet persistent forms of maternal morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), despite major investments in maternal health services. Traditionally asso...

The perinatal period is increasingly recognized as an important determinant of biological aging trajectories and disease susceptibility across the lifespan. This narrative review synthesizes current ...

Background
The maternal continuum of care (CoC) refers to an integrated sequence of health services delivered across time and space, which women should access without interruption. It is a vital str...

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To evaluate perinatal outcomes in women undergoing cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm birth in Brazilian maternity hospitals.

Methods
This retrospective cohort study included 136...

Hepatic endometriosis is a rare extrapelvic manifestation that can mimic hepatic neoplasia and, exceptionally, cause hemoperitoneum. We report a 45-year-old nulligravid woman with longstanding deep e...

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Cervical cancer is caused by persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection and remains a major global health burden despite available preventive strategies. Most HR-HPV infections and ...

Uterine leiomyomas are genetically heterogeneous, yet the clinical and prognostic
implications of their primary molecular drivers remain poorly integrated into surgical
practice.

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Estimation of the actual cervix area observed during the colposcopy is a critical step towards accurate diagnosis, as hidden areas may lead to malignancy in the future. In the present stud...

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To characterize anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) recovery after multiagent chemotherapy for high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) and evaluate the impact of regimen and hysterect...

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To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) managed expectantly with either ampicillin–erythromycin or an institutional alternativ...

Background
Among women undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI), the association between preconception dietary patterns and assisted reproductive outcomes remain...

AbstractBACKGROUND. In 1999, Dr Susan Treloar and colleagues conducted a landmark twin study in Australia and reported their estimate of 51% for the herita

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To explore the different patterns in early-pregnancy mean arterial pressure (MAP) trajectories before 20 weeks of gestation in pregnant women with chronic hypertension, and whether it can ...

Vulvar cancer is a rare and mutilating disease with a high recurrence rate. Prior
studies have reported relatively favorable survival rates after primary disease, while
survival after recurrence is poor. Yet there is limited knowledge on recurrence and
survival…