Pregnancy is a critical period associated with alterations in physiologic, biologic, and immunologic processes, which can affect maternal-fetal health through development of several infectious diseases. At birth, neonates have an immature immune system that makes them more susceptible to severe viral infections and diseases. For this reason, differ...
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) has been linked to severe negative maternal-fetal pregnancy outcomes, including a high risk of maternal death. The goal of this study was to determine whether an abdominal aortic balloon block performed before fetal birth lowered intraoperative bleeding and the risk of severe bleeding, as opposed to a block performed...
Scarce data exist regarding obstetric complications of short-stature patients. This study aimed to investigate obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women with short stature; specifically, to investigate whether short-stature patients are at an increased risk for cesarean delivery. A population-based cohort study was conducted, including all singleto...
The integrity of randomized clinical trials (RCT) has become a concern owing to a recent rise in the number of retractions and the repercussions this has for evidence-based patient care. However, there is little research on the subject of RCT integrity assessment. Recent literature reviews have revealed that journals' authors' instructions concerni...
To investigate the moderating role of the implicit affect in the relationship between postpartum depression and self-stigma. In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from 233 fathers using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), Self-Stigma of Depression Scale (SSDS), and Implicit Positive and Negative Affect Test (IPANAT) betwe...
We aimed to compare pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in the phenotypic subtypes of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This prospective cohort included the patients with PCOS (n = 121) diagnosed according to the presence of androgen excess, ovulatory dysfunction, and/or polycystic ovary morphology and healthy controls (n = 125). We strat...
To estimate the prevalence of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems among women with disabilities (WWD) in Chandigarh, India, and to ascertain the difficulties experienced by WWD in accessing hospital services. This cross-sectional study was conducted during 2014 to 2017 in Chandigarh, India. The study participants were women 15 years and o...
To examine suboptimal antenatal corticosteroid (ACS) administration based on indications and maternal-obstetrical factors. Women who prematurely delivered (24 + 0 to 36 + 6 gestational weeks) a viable neonate following ACS treatment between 2012 and 2019 were identified by a retrospective database review. The cohort was divided into patients in who...
To evaluate the diagnostic performance of pelvic floor ultrasound (PFUS) to recognize prosthetics exposure in the bladder and/or urethra in women with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). A cross-sectional study evaluating patients with LUTS after mesh/sling surgery. PFUS was performed with both transvaginal (TVUS) and translabial (TLUS) approaches...
At the start of the 20th century, cesarean section (CS) was uncommon in obstetrics. By the end of the century, CS rates had increased dramatically worldwide. Although the explanation for the increase is multifactorial, a major driver in the ongoing escalation is the increase in women who are delivered by repeat CS. This is due, in part, to the fact...
