Sohier Elneil

Menopause remains a largely neglected aspect of women's health in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Despite the profound physical, cognitive, and emotional changes it entai…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the lived experiences of perimenopause/menopause among Ghanaian women. DESIGN: Qualitative study using in-depth, semi-structured interviews. SETTING: Community and hospital based settings across Ghana, where women's …

Menopause is a pivotal stage in women’s lives, shaped by biological, psychological, sociocultural, and health system factors. In Oman, where religious beliefs and cultural norms strongly influence health behaviours, menopause remains under-…

BACKGROUND: Menopause is a major global health issue affecting cisgender women, transgender people, and gender-diverse populations, yet it remains under-recognised in research and policy, particularly in low-income and middle-income countri…

Adolescent endometriosis is an often underdiagnosed and misunderstood chronic gynecological condition characterised by chronic pelvic pain. Presentation among adolescent girls often comprise of severe dysmenorrhea, gastrointestinal disturba…

Abstract Background Menopause is associated with diverse physical and mental symptoms, yet variation across menopausal stages and modes of onset remains poorly characterised in United Kingdom (UK) based populations. This study aimed to eva…

Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exponentially grown over recent years in women’s health, gaining momentum globally, offering transformative potential in diagnostics, personalized treatment, and healthcare delivery. AI technolo…

BackgroundUterine fibroids can significantly impair the quality of life of women. While most fibroids remain asymptomatic, 25% of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids require medical intervention.MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysi…

Menstrual health in Africa is often neglected due to stigma, poor access to products, sanitation, and education, disproportionately affecting marginalized groups. Common menstrual disorders like dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia are frequently …

Background: Women in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause experience significant biological, psychological, and social changes, including vasomotor symptoms, urogenital atrophy, sleep disturbances, and cognitive shifts. Despite the…

Background: Women’s reproductive health conditions such as endometriosis, menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—along with related disorders like restless legs syndrome (RLS) and bladder dysfunction—are traditionally viewed throug…

Reproductive politics lie at the intersection of gender, power, and governance, shaping women's autonomy through laws, policies, and cultural norms. Historically, colonialism and population control initiatives marginalized women, particular…

Abstract Introduction Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women and can be a debilitating disease. Late diagnosis is a major challenge with Endometriosis, contributing further to the exacerbation of symptoms and suboptimal clinical management. Re…

BACKGROUND: It is important to evaluate sequalae for complex chronic health conditions such as endometriosis and mental health disorders. Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women. Mental health outcomes can be a primary determinant in many physi…

Management of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) remains a huge challenge for care providers and a major burden for healthcare systems. Treating chronic pain that has no obvious cause warrants an understanding of the difficulties in managing these c…

AIMS: Terms used in the field of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) are poorly defined and often confusing. An International Continence Society (ICS) Standard for Terminology in chronic pelvic pain syndromes (CPPS) has been developed with the aim of…

ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence of gynaecological pathologies in women with Fowler's syndrome (FS) which is characterised by chronic urinary retention (CUR) secondary to failure of urethral sphincter to relax and allow normal voiding.Stu…