Archives of gynecology and obstetrics

PURPOSE: The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based classification of adenomyosis subtypes helps predict reproductive and obstetric outcomes; however, background factors associated with use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) and live…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriomas are common in endometriosis and may coexist with deep pelvic disease. This study aimed to assess the association between endometrioma size and other endometriosis localizations using the #ENZIAN classification. …

OBJECTIVES: Ovarian stimulation (OS) and pregnancy were shown to be associated with a prothrombotic state. We sought to determine whether a positive pregnancy outcome is related to fibrin clot properties and thrombin generation in women wit…

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to investigate the changes in the uterine biophysical profile (UBP) before and after intrauterine administration of Autologous Blood Cell Derivatives (ABCD). METHODS: This prospective observational study i…

PURPOSE: Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) is an innovative minimally invasive procedure. The study aimed to evaluate whether vNOTES achieves non-inferior results compared to conventional laparoscopy in patien…

PURPOSE: Laparoscopic myomectomy is one of the preferred surgical treatments for symptomatic uterine fibroids. This study aimed to compare the effects of laparoscopic myomectomy with temporary uterine artery occlusion (TUAO), permanent uter…

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis is a gynecological condition that frequently coexists with gynecological malignancies and has been shown to influence disease outcomes. However, its impact on ovarian cancer prognosis remains unclear. This study aime…

OBJECTIVE: To explore factors related to dysmenorrhea in adenomyosis and construct a risk prediction model. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey involving 1636 adenomyosis patients from 37 hospitals nationwide (November 2019-February 2022) wa…

BACKGROUND: To discover the related factors of ovarian reserve function and explore the relationship between AFC and AMH. METHODS: In this study, a retrospective analysis of endometriosis cases from January 2022 to December 2023 was perfor…

PURPOSE: Painful menstruation is a common problem associated with many limitations in day-to-day functioning. There is limited research on the temporary effects of menstrual pain on cognitive functioning. METHODS: A longitudinal pilot stud…

PURPOSE: The application of narrow-band imaging for missed early miscarriage treatment remains unclear. This study determined the application advantages of NBI combined with hysteroscopic 7Fr cold knife embryo removal for treating missed ea…

PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate and summarize the existing literature regarding the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of various energy sources in minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted by …

PURPOSE: To compare different endoscopic techniques, such as hysteroscopy with morcellator and traditional resectoscopy, and different surgical settings, such as operating room setting and outpatient setting, for patients with abnormal uter…

OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis seeks to clarify the relationship between hysterectomy, oophorectomy, and the subsequent risk of developing breast cancer. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, the Cochrane …

PURPOSE: To study the association between body mass index (BMI) and short-term postoperative complications of patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH). STUDY DESIGN: This is a cohort study of patients who underwent LH for benign …

PURPOSE: To investigate whether the number of oocytes retrieved after controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) for fertility preservation (FP) can be predicted using serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels in adolescent and young adult (AYA) …

PURPOSE: Endometriosis appears in various forms and symptoms. With regard to the established endometriosis classifications, it is hardly possible to draw conclusions from the endometriosis to the symptoms caused by it. The objective of this…

PURPOSE: Uterine fibroids pose clinical challenges due to varied symptoms and impact on fertility. Aim of this research is to compare open and laparoscopic myomectomy, with focus on evaluating their effects on patients' quality of life and …

PURPOSE: Although thoracic endometriosis (TE) represents the most common manifestation of extra-pelvic endometriosis, it is a rare condition and currently there is no established clinical guideline for the management of this condition. The …

PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and dual-trigger (gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist [GnRH-a] and hCG) protocols in terms of cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) and other pregnancy o…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the clinical pregnancy rates of hysterosalpingography (HSG) with water-based contrast and hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCoSy) to investigate their impact on fertility outcomes in women with endo…

AIM: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the detection of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders in a single tertiary care setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All el…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare oral estradiol valerate and estradiol transdermal gel for clinical pregnancy outcomes in patients undergoing frozen-thaw embryo transfer (FET). METHODS: This was a prospective study perfo…

PURPOSE: In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) has become crucial for infertile couples. Previous studies have suggested that multiple ETs are associated with increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight. The current …