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Background Ureterovaginal fistulae usually follow iatrogenic injury to the ureter during pelvic surgery. This manifests as urine incontinence and results in serious psychosocial effects on women. Ureterovaginal fistulae unlike vesicovaginal…

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare but serious condition that can cause heavy uterine bleeding. It occurs when abnormal connections form between the arteries and veins in the uterus, leading to significant health complicatio…

Concerns about the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic's possible impact on sexual and reproductive health have grown significantly. In this narrative review, the latest research on the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on several facets of sexual and reprod…

The oncogenic potential of human papillomavirus (HPV) has been widely acknowledged in relation to multiple types of cancer. The objective of this investigation was to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the available evidence pertaining t…

Subfertility is a global burden. Low vitamin D status has been associated with an increased risk for subfertility. Even though the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is very high among women in Sri Lanka, not much importance is given to add…

A literature review was undertaken to examine the risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. A search of OVID Medline and Embase databases was conducted for studies published between 1…

Extragenital endometriosis is not a common occurrence. Its diagnosis is often delayed, which leads to further complications and recurrent hospitalizations. In this report, we present a case of a 37-year-old African American female diagnosed…

Tobacco smoke exposure remains a significant public health concern, particularly for lactating women and their infants. Despite widespread awareness of the harms of smoking during pregnancy, many women continue to smoke postpartum, directly…

Background Hysterectomy remains the most commonly performed gynecologic procedure worldwide, undertaken primarily for benign pathologies. The choice between total hysterectomy (TH) and subtotal hysterectomy (STH) has been debated, particula…

Malacoplakia is an uncommon disease characterized by chronic and granulomatous inflammation, which rarely involves the female genital tract. We describe the ecographic and histological evolution of the first case of a patient developing end…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Adolescence is a crucial phase in a woman's life, as it signifies the beginning of her reproductive journey. During this time, there are notable variations in sexual development and a sense of caution that can pre…

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe variant of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), categorized as a mood disorder due to marked symptoms of depression and anxiety, compounded with severe physical symptoms. Female sexual dysfunction …

Intussusception is a prominent contributor to bowel obstruction, marked by the invagination of a proximal bowel section into a distal segment. Ileocecal intussusception occurs when a portion of the terminal ileum folds into the cecum. In ad…

Background Infertility remains a significant global challenge, and recurrent implantation failure (RIF) poses a considerable concern in assisted reproductive technology. Understanding the factors contributing to implantation failure is esse…

Background Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) is a chronic condition characterized by pelvic pain and urinary symptoms. Despite its significant impact on patients' quality of life, the heterogeneity of BPS/IC symptoms and …

Black pleural effusions (BPEs) are an exceedingly rare class of exudative effusions of unexplored causality. Their characteristic pitch-black coloring and striking first appearance upon thoracocentesis make them a bewildering occurrence eve…

Vaginal cysts can occur due to embryonic remnants, misplaced tissue, or an abnormality in the urinary system. They are a common occurrence and usually indicate non-cancerous conditions. A case is presented here of a 35-year-old female para …

This review comprehensively examines the role of endometrial CD-138 (syndecan-1) in the context of infertility and early pregnancy. The endometrium, a dynamic tissue responsive to hormonal cues, plays a central role in fertility, and unders…

Verrucous cysts are uncommon types that cannot be distinguished from epidermal inclusion cysts clinically and require histopathological analysis and human papillomavirus (HPV) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for accurate diagnosis. The path…

Although rare, ureteric injuries can occur during gynecological surgical interventions, and their diagnosis can be challenging, especially when delayed. If left untreated, missed ureteric injuries can lead to severe complications, including…

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to observe and report on the use of saline infusion sonography (SIS) to find out intrauterine and tubal factors in infertile/subfertile women, focusing on its diagnostic use, clinical advantages, and practical im…

INTRODUCTION: This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of the Medtronic Hugo robot-assisted surgery (RAS) system in gynecological and urogynecological procedures. Through a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from …

This case report details the evaluation and management of a 40-year-old woman presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding and severe dysmenorrhea. Despite three months of combined oral contraceptives, symptoms persisted. The patient denied oth…

Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign neoplasms found in women of reproductive age. Lipoleiomyoma, a rare variant of leiomyomas, is composed of intermixed smooth muscle cells and mature adipocytes. These neoplasms are usually discov…

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition with a wide differential diagnosis. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) can present with spontaneous hemoperitoneum, although diagnosing GIST as the cause of…