Johnson S

ObjectiveTo investigate the accuracy of risk prediction models and scores for diagnosing ovarian cancer in premenopausal women presenting to secondary care with symptoms and abnormal test results.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingSecond…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between social support status (living alone vs living with others) and same-day discharge rates among patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort st…

Staphylococcus epidermidis is part of the commensal microbiota of the skin and mucous membranes, though it can also act as a pathogen in certain scenarios, causing a range of infections, including periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Trans…

BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, outpatient waits for gynaecology appointments increased by 60% in the UK National Health Service (NHS). The aim of this study was to use the electronic Personal Assessment Questionnaire-Menstrual, Pai…

BackgroundPeriod tracking applications (apps) allow women to track their menstrual cycles and receive a prediction for their period dates. The majority of apps also provide predictions of ovulation day and the fertile window. Research indic…

Endometriosis is a condition with variable location, size, and lesion composition which poses a diagnostic imaging challenge for the practicing gynecologist. Transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are the most frequent imagi…

BackgroundIn previous studies, female monkeys self-administered more oral phencyclidine (PCP) than males, and PCP intake differed by phase of menstrual cycle.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to examine sex and hormonal influences on …