Archives of gynecology and obstetrics

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 …

PURPOSE: The surgical treatment of endometriosis, which is routinely performed by minimally invasive approach, is developing towards an increasing complexity in deep endometriosis. While RAS appears to be gaining importance, there are few r…

The prevalence of uterine isthmocele, also known as a uterine niche, has risen in parallel with increasing cesarean section (CS) rates, affecting approximately 60% of women depending on their history of cesarean deliveries. This condition, …

Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is characterized by the infiltration of endometrial tissue into the pelvic organs, such as the rectovaginal septum, utero-ovarian, and uterosacral ligaments. Bowel involvement occurs in approximately 3.…

PURPOSE: Monitoring early human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels is crucial for predicting pregnancy outcomes in anxious couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology. The aim of this study was to compare subsequent reproductive ou…

OBJECTIVE: Research on menopause and eating behavior has mostly focused on women with premenopausal, perimenopausal, and natural postmenopausal stages. The aim of this study was to investigate eating behavior and body image in women with no…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinicopathologic characteristics and survival outcomes of ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) patients with different endometriosis statuses. METHODS: This retrospective study included OCCC patients diagnosed be…

INTRODUCTION: Extrauterine pregnancy (EP), represents a significant challenge in reproductive medicine, manifesting in approximately 2% of all pregnancies, primarily implanting within the fallopian tubes (95%). Surgery remains a cornerstone…

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness and safety of different acupuncture-related therapies combined with pharmacotherapies for treating symptomatic endometriosis. METHODS: A pre-defined search strategy was conducted across eight databas…

PURPOSE: Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumors in women, representing the primary indication of hysterectomy. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists represent a new therapeutic option for premenopausal women. The aim…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety, adhesion rates, and perioperative outcomes of monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical hysteroscopic metroplasty in women with a septate uterus. METHODS: We conducted a single-center retrospective analysis o…

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by ectopic endometrial-like tissue, leading to pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. This review explores classification systems, the mechanisms of endometriosis-related inferti…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis and body mass index (BMI) are known to influence reproductive outcomes, but their combined impact on in vitro fertilization (IVF) success remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between BMI and …

The incidence of malignant tumors continues to grow. Still, with the rapid development of various diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, the survival rate of malignant tumors has been improved, and the increased survival rate has introduced…

PURPOSE: To compare clinical pregnancy outcomes between patients with and without cysts observed on baseline ultrasound at the beginning of an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle and to provide guidance on how to manage IVF cycles in patient…

BACKGROUND: GnRH-a is commonly used in the luteal phase for pituitary down-regulation during in-vitro fertilization (IVF). There is an ineluctable risk of spontaneous pregnancy for infertile couples who lack the use of contraception during …

BACKGROUND: In assisted reproduction, poor ovarian response to stimulation negatively affects oocyte yield and is influenced by genetic factors. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to quantify the mRNA expression of key growth markers (BMP15, GDF9…

INTRODUCTION: The application of minimally invasive surgery allows for radical and precise removal of the gynaecological lesion while simultaneously reducing the side effects and complications associated with surgical treatment. This paper …

PURPOSE: This systematic review evaluates the oncologic and reproductive outcomes of fertility-sparing surgery (FSS) in women diagnosed with stage I ovarian cancer, as classified by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the GnRHa trigger in the PPOS and GnRH antagonist protocols when using a GnRH agonist (GnRHa) trigger. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study conducted at Bahçeci Fulya IV…

PURPOSE: For unexpected low-prognosis patients (Group 1 and Group 2) defined by POSEIDON criteria, how to maximize the live birth rate while controlling the multiple birth rate by tailoring the embryo transfer number and quality? METHODS: …

Multimodal perioperative management is an integrative, holistic approach to optimizing perioperative patient care. The aim is to accelerate postoperative recovery, minimize complications and increase patient satisfaction. This approach comb…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether the timing of adenomyomectomy within the menstrual cycle influences outcomes in patients with adenomyosis, and to assess whether surgery performed during the secretory phase offers clinical advantages over the…

ObjectiveTo present a case of a 43-year-old woman with a uterine isthmocele causing severe abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and chronic pelvic pain and to demonstrate the effectiveness of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence in minimally inv…